Monday, October 15, 2012

Raw vegan cocoa crumble cookies

This morning I was craving rich chocolate. Decided to make myself a delightful treat.

For the cookies:

-1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
-1 1/2 cups pecans
-1 cup pitted dates
-1 tbsp raw honey
-1 tbsp raw coconut nectar
-2 tbsp 100% cocoa powder

*place coconut and pecans in food processor until finely ground. Add the remaining ingredients and process until fully combined. Form into balls and flatten to form a cookie shape.

For the icing:
-1 1/2 cups raw macadamia nuts
-1/2 cup raw cashews
-10 dates
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
-1/2 cup lite coconut milk
-1/4-1-2 cup pure maple syrup(depending on how sweet you like your icing)


* place all ingredients in high powered blender and blend until smooth. Add more coconut milk to thin. Or syrup to sweeten. Put icing in freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm, or in the fridge for a couple hours.

*spread a generous portion of icing on each cookie. Enjoy with a warm cup of tea!