A minty no-bake chocolate cookie in perfect bite-sized portions. These wholesome, naturally-sweetened bites are perfect to enjoy as a grab-n-go snack or a fancy dessert.
In a food processor, pulse the almonds until they resemble a coarse meal (there should not be any large chunks of almonds).
Add the pitted dates and cocoa powder to the almonds and pulse until the dates are shredded and the ingredients appear “wet” and crumbly (approximately 45 seconds).
Add the coconut oil, honey, vanilla, and peppermint extract to the cocoa mixture. Pulse for 30-45 seconds, until the mixture begins to come together and the dough feels/appears wet.
Form the dough into tablespoon-size balls and roll in the shredded coconut.
Refrigerate for up to three weeks in an air-tight container.
Notes
*I use Simply Organic or Frontier brands (linked above) for the peppermint extract. You'll notice that both brands label their extract as "flavor" since they're made with sunflower oil and peppermint oil. McCormick makes a peppermint extract, if you'd prefer to use an alcohol-based extract. Either way, make sure you read the ingredients on any extract/flavor product.