Who doesn’t love COOKIES! I remember my baking days. The ones where I would spend HOURS in the kitchen experimenting with elaborate recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, and donuts. You name it and I probably had a Pinterest fail for it. Actually, I do think I am a pretty good baker. I don’t get to bake as often these days though and when I do, I want it to be something my whole family can enjoy. I also try to find a nice balance between the sugary baked goods and the ones that are a bit more nutritious. These cherry walnut cookies are great for kids and adults since they contain no added sugar. The key to making them toddler-friendly is to make sure the dates, crackers, and walnuts are very well blended. They are also perfect for a pick-me-up snack or for when those late-night cravings strike.
They would be a great addition to a holiday cookie platter!
Cherry Walnut Cookie Ingredients:
16 graham crackers
1 can (12oz) evaporated milk
12 oz Medjool dates (pitted)
2 cups walnuts
24 maraschino cherries (halved)
Cherry Walnut Cookie Directions:
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Process graham crackers in a food processor until crumbly. In a medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs and evaporated milk; let sit while completing the next steps. In a food processor, process dates and walnuts until the mixture is very crumbly and completely blended (about 1 min). Add date walnut mixture to bowl with graham crackers and stir to combine. Drop by 1 heaping tablespoonful onto greased cookie sheets. Top with two cherry halves. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until set. Edges will be slightly brown. Fully cool before removing.
If you love cookies, Revolution Health has some other wonderful recipes check out like the Anything Goes Cookies!
