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CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO BROWNIE COOKIES
Yields: 10 small cookies | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Inactive Time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
For the cookies:
- 1 cup pistachios
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt
For the pistachio topping:
- ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the pistachio topping:
1. Place the pistachios on a flat surface, like a countertop, and, using the flat side of a butter knife, crush the pistachios into tiny pieces, as small as possible. Set aside.
Prepare the cookies:
1. Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Add all ingredients for the cookies to a food processor and process until the pistachios and dates are broken down into small pieces and everything is well combined, taking care to not over process.
3. Take one spoonful of the mixture at a time, squeeze it tightly in your fist to make it compact, then gently roll it between the palms of your hands into a ball shape.
4. Flatten the ball between the palms of your hands into a round cookie shape about 2 inches in diameter.
5. Place the chopped pistachios on a flat surface, like a countertop. Take one cookie at a time and press the top of each cookie down into the chopped pistachios.
6. Gently pat the pistachios down into the cookie so they don’t fall off. Place the cookies onto the prepared cookie sheet.
7. Transfer the cookie sheet to the freezer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the cookies are firm.
8. Store in an air-tight container in the freezer or refrigerator until ready to serve, because the cookies will get soft if left out at room temperature.
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