Beehives
Submitted by lorilind
Beehive cookies are chewy, golden drop cookies made with honey, shredded coconut, walnuts, and chopped dates. Naturally sweet with no refined sugar, ready in 30 minutes.
YIELD
2 1/2 dozenPREP
15 minCOOK
12 minREADY
30 minThese little cookies earned their name honestly.
Honey does all the sweetening here, binding together shredded coconut, crunchy walnuts, and sticky chopped dates into chewy, golden clusters that taste like something a beekeeper’s grandmother would have stashed in her cookie jar.
There’s no refined sugar, no butter, and barely any flour. Just wholesome ingredients that come together in about 30 minutes from bowl to cooling rack.
They’re rustic, a little craggy, and completely addictive.
Kitchen Tips
- Coat the chopped dates in flour before adding them to the batter. This keeps them from sinking to the bottom and clumping together.
- Don’t overbake these. Pull them at 12 minutes when they’re just turning golden. They firm up as they cool and will get dry if left too long.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them chewy for days.
Ingredients
Directions
In mixing bowl, combine honey, egg and vanilla.
Beat until well blended.
Stir in coconut and nuts.
Coat dates with 2 tablespoons flour.
Add to mixture.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325℉ (160℃) 12 minutes or until done.
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