Name: Easy Fig Newtons (GF)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 (cookies)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup gluten-free oats; 1 cup raw almonds; 1 cup raw pecans; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 1/4 cups firmly packed pitted dates ((~23-26 dates make 1 1/4 cups // weight measured after pitting)); 8 ounces dried black mission figs ((stems removed // plus hot water for soaking)); 1 tsp orange zest; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch sea salt; 8-10 whole pitted dates ((to sweeten)); 1-2 Tbsp coconut sugar ((optional // to sweeten))