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My latest and greatest cookie experiment.....recipe is here, such that it is, and if your tastebuds are like mine, these taste a lot like the CostCo Aussie Bites.  That was a super happy surprise, but if you are still eating things like Aussie bites, then these may not quite live up to your expectations.  However, if you have adopted a less-processed, less-refined manner of cooking, you might appreciate this sweet treat.

Sunnies

Tara Macy

In food processor, combine:

2 C navy beans

1 ½ C whole dates plus water*

3 Tbs plus 6 Tbs water (mix and let sit for a minute)

¼ C molasses

1-2 tsp vanilla

½ tsp salt

1 ½ tsp baking soda

2 C oats

Dump dough into a bowl and add:

1 to 2 more cups oats, depending on stickiness of dough

½ c sunflower seeds

½ C shredded unsweetened coconut

½ C almonds, chopped

¾ C golden raisins

Directions:

*Put whole dates in a bowl, add water to half-cover, microwave for 2 min and let set – then pick off any hard ends or pits, and use all water and dates.

Combine.  Form into cookies on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake 350 until firm-ish to touch, medium brown on bottom.