Nutty Buddy Cookies and Variations

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• 3 cups combination of walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts,or other nuts
• 1 1/2 cups of pitted medjool dates the medjools here are wonderful as they don't need any soaking -- however, make sure you check for worms and a black mold that I sometimes find.
• 1 - 2 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Place nuts in food processor and grind until they stick together. Add dates a little at a time and then vanilla. Roll into balls and then press down with a nut in the middle. Everyone likes these, they are simple and satisfying!

Variations: You can add 1/3 cup raw cacao powder or carob powder for a chocolaty flavor. You can also add a tsp of mint. You can add chocolate nibs (1/4 cup)