2-3teaspoonvanilla extract, can use more if desired
½cupsoft coconut oil or very soft ghee(around 100 grams)
1cupchopped pitted Medjool dates**
½cupwalnuts or toasted pecans coarsely chopped
½cupother dried fruit such as dried cherries or raisins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Weigh and mix the almond flour, chia seeds, baking soda, salt and cinnamon (if using)
In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, maple syrup and vanilla until thoroughly blended. Add the almond flour mixture and coconut oil (or ghee) and stir until blended. Add the dates, nuts and any other dried fruit.
Using a medium cookie scoop or a tablespoon to drop rounds onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Turn off the oven and let the cookies sit with the door closed for another 10 minutes. This dries out the insides slightly.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
Notes
If your dates are dry, soak them for 20 minutes in warm water, then drain well.