No-bake Thumbprint Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup dates, pitted
• 1 1/2 cups almond butter
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
• all-fruit preserves

Recipe

• 1 soak dates in warm water to cover for 10-15 minutes.
• 2 grind oats in a blender or food processor.
• 3 pour into a bowl and set aside.
• 4 place dates in the food processor with 1/2 cup of soaking liquid and puree.
• 5 add to oats, along with almond butter, coconut, orange zest and juice, and spices.
• 6 knead together until a dough is formed.
• 7 form into balls and press down in middle with thumb.
• 8 place a small amount of preserves in the indentation.
• 9 refrigerate for at least 1 hour.