Description
Enjoy these easy date cookies anytime you are in need of a sweet treat! They are made with just 3 simple ingredients, require no baking, and are naturally sweetened with dates. Plus, gluten-free and easily made vegan!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Medjool pitted dates
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter – the only ingredients are peanuts and salt
- Sea salt – optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you are not using pitted dates, carefully split each date down the middle without cutting it in half and remove the pit. Spread each date out with your fingers and press each one into the lined pan making sure to space them 2 inches apart.
- Spray the bottom of a glass or mason jar with cooking spray, to prevent sticking, and lightly press the glass on top of each date to flatten it. Use a metal spatula or butter knife to remove the date from the bottom of the glass if it is sticking. Continue until you have flattened all of the dates.
- Place the chocolate chips and peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave until it is melted, then give it a good stir. This took 45-60 seconds for me.
- Use a spoon to spread 1-2 teaspoons of the chocolate mixture over the top of each date, fully covering it. Sprinkle each cookie with a little sea salt, if desired.
- Place the cookies into the freezer or the refrigerator to set up and harden the chocolate and enjoy!
Notes
- Use pitted Medjool dates for the best results.
- You can use any chocolate, note that the nutrition is based on the brands I used (i.e Lily’s chocolate chips)
- Store any leftover cookies in a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Healthy Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
