OATMEAL DATE COOKIES

OATMEAL DATE COOKIES

Parchment covered sheet pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yield: 2 dozen

1/4-cup coconut oil

3/4-cup maple syrup

3/4-cup water

1/4-cup ground flax seed

1-teaspoon vanilla

3-cups rolled oats

1-cup whole-wheat flour

1-teaspoon baking soda

1/2-teaspoon salt

3/4-cup chopped dates

In a standing mixing bowl, mix together oil, maple syrup, flaxseed, water, and vanilla. 

Use another large bowl to whisk together oats, flour, soda, salt, and dates. 

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well. 

Drop a rounded tablespoon onto parchment covered sheet pans.  Cover with parchment paper and flatten dough with the back of a measuring cup. 

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.