Date Almond Cookies

The flavors of the almonds, carob, cinnamon, & dates create a sort of creamy, crunchy texture, they almost remind me of fig newtons.

Yield: approx. two dozen

Ingredients

• Carob Date Filling:
• 3/4 c almonds
• 1 T tahini
• 1.5 c california dates, soaked
• 1/4 c carob powder
• 1 T vanilla
• Cinnamon Almond Crust:
• 1 c almonds
• 2 T + 1 t agave nectar
• pinch salt
• 1 t cinnamon

Instruction

1. Carob Date Filling:
2. 1. Process almonds.
3. 2. Add everything else & process until the mixture is incorporated (it will be sticky).
4. Cinnamon Almond Crust:
5. 1. Process almonds.
6. 2. Add everything else.
7. 3. Process until the crust starts to come together.
8. To assemble:
9. Start with a rectangle of plastic wrap, form crust into a rectangle.
10. Place the filling on top of the crust.
11. Roll into log.
12. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
13. Cut off in desired thickness.
14. enjoy.