Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF, dairy-free, nut-free)

What you will need (makes 12 cookies):

• 1 cup dates – pitted, soaked, chopped
• 1 1/2 cup oats (I used Hilray gluten-free large flake oats)
• 1/3 cup egg whites
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup raisins

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Put 1 cup pitted dates into the microwave with a little bit of water (~2 tbsp) for 40 seconds.
3. After microwaving – mash the dates with a fork.
4. Once the dates are mashed – combine all ingredients into same bowl and mix.
5. Form into cookies/put on a baking sheet – cook for ~17-20 minutes at 350F.

and VOILA!