When it comes to dessert, I love the combination of fresh ingredients with ones that are a little more indulgent. I’m also a little obsessed with Trader Joe's Cookie Butter (who isn’t?), so I have been dying to find a way to make it into a whole treat! This Cookie Butter stuffed dates recipe combines sweet and chewy dates with the gooey, savory goodness of cookie butter. A little flair of chocolate, nuts or seeds on top adds an extra pop of flavor or a little crunch to this simple, 10-minute treat.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare, but you only need 3 ingredients. Desserts can sometimes have an elaborate list of ingredients, but this recipe allows for a little improvising to keep this sweet snack fun and new each time you make it.

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Recipe

Cookie Butter Stuffed Dates

• 1 Container of Dried, Pitted Medjool Dates
• 1/2 Jar of Cookie Butter (Trader Joe’s)
• 1 Bag of Chocolate Chunks or Mini Chips
• Optional Toppings: Crushed nuts, chia or hemp seeds, shredded coconut

Directions

1. Slice top half of dried date lengthwise. Open date for stuffing and lay on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a small (microwavable) bowl, scoop out approx ½ jar of cookie butter.

3. Heat cookie butter in microwave for 30 seconds- on high. (This will make it easier to drizzle into the dates)

4. With a tablespoon, drizzle warm cookie butter into opened dates until full.

5. Sprinkle chocolate chunks or chips over dates.

6. Add any additional toppings.

7. Freeze for 10-20 minutes. (This will make them firmer and easier to eat)