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Raw Caramel Maple Thumbprints
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8 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 40MINS

Raw Caramel Maple Thumbprints

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These Vermont Caramel Maple Thumbprints are loaded with whole oats, almond meal, pecans, dates, and maple syrup - nutritious never tasted so good!
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Lemons and Basil
Hi, I'm Karlee. With my love for cooking I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
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These Vermont Caramel Maple Thumbprints are loaded with whole oats, almond meal, pecans, dates, and maple syrup - nutritious never tasted so good!
40MINS
Total Time
$0.86
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Pecans
1 cup
Pecans
Almond Meal
1/2 cup
Almond Meal
Oats
1/2 cup
Oats
gluten-free if needed
Medjool Dates
11
Large Medjool Dates, pitted
Oats
2 Tbsp
Oats
gluten-free if needed
Sea Salt
1/8 tsp
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
171
Fat
8.5 g
Protein
2.9 g
Carbs
24.5 g
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Author's Notes

The recipe makes 16 cookies.
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step 1
Add Pecans (1 cup), Almond Meal (1/2 cup), Oats (1/2 cup), Vanilla Extract (1 tsp), and Medjool Dates (6) to the bowl of a food processor.
step 1 Add Pecans (1 cup), Almond Meal (1/2 cup), Oats (1/2 cup), Vanilla Extract (1 tsp), and Medjool Dates (6) to the bowl of a food processor.
step 2
Pulse 4 to 5 times, then hold and run for 15 to 20 seconds or until all ingredients have blended well to create a cookie dough-like texture. Line baking sheet with wax paper, roll the cookie dough into 16 small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
step 2 Pulse 4 to 5 times, then hold and run for 15 to 20 seconds or until all ingredients have blended well to create a cookie dough-like texture. Line baking sheet with wax paper, roll the cookie dough into 16 small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
step 3
Once all cookie dough is removed from bowl of food processor, rinse and dry bowl, then add Oats (2 Tbsp) and pulse 5 to 6 times until coarse, but not to flour consistency.
step 3 Once all cookie dough is removed from bowl of food processor, rinse and dry bowl, then add Oats (2 Tbsp) and pulse 5 to 6 times until coarse, but not to flour consistency.
step 4
Roll each cookie ball in chopped oats and return to wax lined baking sheet. Use thumb to press in center, leaving an indention for the caramel filling.
step 4 Roll each cookie ball in chopped oats and return to wax lined baking sheet. Use thumb to press in center, leaving an indention for the caramel filling.
step 5
Rinse and dry food processor bowl once more, then add remaining Medjool Dates (5), Maple Syrup (2 Tbsp), and Sea Salt (1/8 tsp) and blend for 10 to 15 seconds or until thick caramel consistency is reached.
step 5 Rinse and dry food processor bowl once more, then add remaining Medjool Dates (5), Maple Syrup (2 Tbsp), and Sea Salt (1/8 tsp) and blend for 10 to 15 seconds or until thick caramel consistency is reached.
step 6
Add small scoop of caramel to each thumbprint, then serve! Store in refrigerator in air tight container for up to seven days.
step 6 Add small scoop of caramel to each thumbprint, then serve! Store in refrigerator in air tight container for up to seven days.
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Dairy-Free
American
Snack
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
No-Bake Dessert
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