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Chocolate Chip Walnut Date Cookies

These loaded cookies are a healthier take while still satisfying your sweet tooth and have a variety of mix ins to capture all textures
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Chil Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 9 large cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons flax seed
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 dates diced and pitted
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • sea salt flakes top top

Instructions
 

  • Make your flax eggs by combining your flax seed/meal with the 6 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a stand mixer, mix your room temperature butter, coconut sugar, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla for 2 minutes until combined
  • In a separate bowl, combine your flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combine
  • Add your flax eggs to your butter sugar mixture then add your flour mixture and incorporate. Don't over mix.
  • De-pit and chop your dates
  • With a spatula, mix in your dates, chocolates, and walnuts
  • Form into balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
  • Preheat your oven to 350F at least 30 minutes before baking to ensure your oven is warm enough
  • Bake your cookies for 19 minutes. Let them cook for 15-30 minutes then sprinkle with sea salt flakes and enjoy!
  • Can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container