THIS RECIPE IS :Dairy FreeRawVegan
INGREDIENTS
For the Almond Cacao Cookies
1 cup almonds
1 cup dates
2 heaping tablespoons cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Salted Maca Caramel
1 cup dates
2 tablespoons maca powder
Himalayan pink crystal salt, to taste
3/4 cup water, more or less as needed
For the Topping (optional)
Pecan halves, walnut halves and/or almonds
PREPARATION
For the Caramel
1. Blend all the ingredients until smooth and thick like whipped cream.
2. Put this in the fridge for about 2 hours.
For the Cookies
1. Pulse the almonds into flour in a food processor, then add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until it all sticks together.
2. Press into the bottom of a lined baking pan and put in the fridge until firm.
3. Use a cookie cutter to make your cookies, then scoop a spoonful of caramel on top of each one.
4. Press a walnut, almond or pecan onto the dollop of caramel.
5. Refrigerate overnight or at least for a few hours.
