Chewy Spiced Date and Oatmeal Cookies

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	5 minutes	Total Time	20 minutes
Servings	8	Cost Per Serving	$0.50

1 cup	Dried Dates, pitted
3/4 cup	Sunflower Seeds
1 cup	Large Flake Oats
1/2 tsp	Baking Soda
1 tsp each	Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger
1	Flax Egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
1 tsp	White Vinegar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
Cover dates with hot water and let soak for at least 5 minutes (the longer the better).
In a food processor, pulse soaked dates, ¼ cup of the soaking liquid and sunflower seeds until almost smooth. Add large flake oats, baking soda, spices, vinegar and flax egg. Pulse again until combine but still textured
Portion a couple tablespoon cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with more sunflower seeds (optional).
Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

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