Our Sticky Date & Ginger Protein Cookies pack a spicy punch! They are a great little cookie if you are looking for a small treat to have with your cuppa in the afternoon.
By Joanne Cookies, Dessert, Snack
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- Prep 10 MINS
- Cook 20 MINS
- Yields 14
Ingredients
1/2 pack Protein Cookie Mix
2 Tb (15g) dried ginger
1/4 cup (50g) chopped dates
1/2 cup (70g) chopped prunes
1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water
120g butter, melted
Directions
1Preheat a fan-forced oven to 160°C and line a flat tray with baking paper.
2Place all dry ingredients (cookie mix and ginger) in a large bowl and combine.
3In microwave-safe bowl combine dates, prunes, boiling water and butter and microwave for 60 seconds to infuse all the flavours/caramelise.
4Add the wet ingredients (dried fruit mix, melted butter) to the dry mix and combine well. Add an extra tablespoon water only if needed.
6Take a heaped tablespoonful of the mix, roll into a ball, then flatten and shape the edges.
7Place on your lined baking tray. Repeat process for the remaining mix.
8Place cookies in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
9Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes.
1You can use coconut oil in place of butter.
2Add 50g chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch or if you have some wiggle room in your carbs, adding some rolled oats for extra chewy goodness.
