Pumpkin Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 can 100% pumpkin
• 5 soft Medjool dates
• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats, divided
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup date paste
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

For date paste

1) boil 1 cup of water
2) Add 10 pitted Medjool dates to boiling water, cover
3) Remove from heat, let sit 10 minutes
4) Blend dates and water in a bullet or high-speed blender until smooth
5) Remaining date paste can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

For cookies

1) Add pumpkin, 1/2 cup oats, dates, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla to a blender or food processor, blend well
2) Place the blended mixture in a bowl
3) Add 2 cups oats, date paste, and raisins; incorporate well
4) Using a scoop, place desired size scouts on a parchment-lined cookie sheet
5) Flatten slightly with a fork
6) Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes
7) Let cool for 5 minutes
8) Enjoy!