Caramel Sticky Date Cookies

• 360g Chopped Pitted Fresh Dates
• 85g Brown Sugar
• 125g Coconut Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Bicarbonate Baking Soda 
• 140g Plain Flour
• 80g Rolled Oats
• 1 Egg
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Place the dates, sugar and coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted. Cook, stirring, for a further 5 minutes or until the dates are soft. Add the bicarbonate of soda, mix to combine and set aside to cool. 
3. Place the flour, oats, egg, cinnamon and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the date mixture and mix to combine. 
4. Divide and shape the mixture into 2-tablespoon balls, flatten slightly and place on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden. 
5. Allow to cool on trays. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.