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- Makes 2 dozen cookies
- Serving size: 1 cookie
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My childhood holiday seasons were always filled with Grandma Kenrick’s infamous “Christmas rocks.” These cookies looked a little like rocks, but they were sweet and chewy, and they had the perfect amount of spice. They were so delicious that this was the first recipe I modified to be free of eggs, processed sugar, and oil. This sugar-free fruit version is sweetened with apples, strawberries, and dates! With this healthy-tasty combo, these cookies are perfect to enjoy all year long.
From Plant-Based Katie
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By Katie Mae,
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 1 cup applesauce, no added sugar
- 1¼ cup strawberry fruit spread, no added sugar
- 8 dates, pitted and diced
- ¾ cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix 1½ cups of the rolled oats, the baking powder, and the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves) in a large bowl and set aside.
- In either a blender or food processor, combine the ground flaxseed, ¾ cup water, applesauce, and the remaining 1½ cups of rolled oats. Process until the batter has an even consistency. Then, add the strawberry jam, and blend for a few seconds to combine.
- Pour the fruit mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Whisk until everything is evenly mixed. Then stir in the dates and pecans. The mixture should be slightly wet; don’t expect to shape the cookies into balls.
- Drop 12 spoonfuls of dough onto each baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes and then enjoy warm! Store any uneaten cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
Per serving (1 cookie): 126 calories, 23 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g protein, 3.4 g total fat, 0.4 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 2.1 g fiber, 11 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (1)
(3 from 1 vote)I don't know what went wrong, but the middle of the cookies didn't get baked through despite leaving them in the oven for 9 additional minutes until the bottoms started to brown. The flavor is OK for a personal snack but I would not share these cookies with friends or family.