Tahini Oatmeal Date Cookies with Pecan & Raisin
Yield
240 servingsPrep
20 minCook
15 minReady
35 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1 | pound |
dates
pitted |
|
2 | cups |
water
|
|
⅓ | cup |
tahini (sesame paste)
(old fashioned peanut butter, may be substituted) |
* |
1 | cup |
wheat germ
|
|
9 | cups |
rolled oats
|
|
2 | teaspoons |
baking powder
|
|
2 | teaspoons |
baking soda
|
|
½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
2 ½ | teaspoons |
vanilla extract
|
|
2 | cups |
pecans
chopped, toasted |
|
2 ½ | cups |
raisins, seedless
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
453.6 | g |
dates
pitted |
|
473 | ml |
water
|
|
79 | ml |
tahini (sesame paste)
(old fashioned peanut butter, may be substituted) |
* |
237 | ml |
wheat germ
|
|
2.1 | l |
rolled oats
|
|
1E+1 | ml |
baking powder
|
|
1E+1 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
13 | ml |
vanilla extract
|
|
473 | ml |
pecans
chopped, toasted |
|
591 | ml |
raisins, seedless
|
Directions
Chop dates in food processor. Add part or all of the water and blend until dated are pureed. Pour purée and any remaining water into a very large mxing bowl.
Add tahini and blend well. Add wheat germ, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and blend well. Add vanilla while beaters are mixing the dough. Slowly blend in nuts and raisins. Batter will be very stiff. Blend until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Preheat over to 350℉ (180℃). Drop onto non-stick cookie sheet and flatten with a spoon. Or shape by hand into desired shapes. These cookies will not flatten or spread. They may be baked close together.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or more, depending on sides, at 350℉ (180℃). Store in refrigerator.