Hot Chocolate Cookies

• 1 cup spelt flour or all-purpose
• 2 T cocoa powder (or hot cocoa mix)
• packed 1/4 cup pitted dates
• scant 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3-4 T unrefined coconut oil

1. In a food processor, blend first five ingredients until dates are finely pulverized.
2. In a separate bowl, combine vanilla, oil, and 3/4 c of the chocolate chips. Melt (I microwaved 1 minute, then stirred).
3. Pour the dry ingredients, as well as the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips, into the wet. Stir until evenly mixed, making sure to break up any big clumps. It'll seem dry at first, but keep stirring until it all looks dark and shiny.
4. Bake at 355 F for 7-8 minutes. (Take out when still undercooked, as these continue to cook as they cool.)
5. Note: I like Sunmaid dates, because they're softer and less dry than traditional dates you find in health food stores. Your dough might be a little drier if you use other dates. It's ok: just add a tiny bit more oil to compensate.

flour, t, dates, salt, baking soda, chocolate chips, vanilla, t

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/hot-chocolate-cookies-51202341 (may not work)