No-Bake Thumbprint Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup dates, pitted
1 1/2 cups almond butter
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt (optional)
all-fruit preserves

Preparation

Soak dates in warm water to cover for 10-15 minutes.
Grind oats in a blender or food processor.
Pour into a bowl and set aside.
Place dates in the food processor with 1/2 cup of soaking liquid and puree.
Add to oats, along with almond butter, coconut, orange zest and juice, and spices.
Knead together until a dough is formed.
Form into balls and press down in middle with thumb.
Place a small amount of preserves in the indentation.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.