Chocolate chip un-"cook"-ies

These are SO good :) I've made them twice since I found the recipe on Saturday. I've shared them with a few friends with all thumbs up! Using the original recipe from an unsuspecting source, About.com, I personalized the recipe. All I can say is, ENJOY!!!

• 1 cup raw walnuts, cashews or pecans (I use walnuts)
• 2 tsp cacoa powder
• 3-4 pitted dates (if you freeze your dates, soak them for just a minute or two)
• 1 Tbs cacoa nibs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Make a date paste by processing just the dates, add walnuts and cacoa powder. If the "dough" is a bit sticky, add a few more walnuts until the dough holds but isn't too sticky to touch. Once you've reached a good consistency, add the nibs and process only until they're evenly distributed.

Roll each cookie into a ball (the size is up to you) and then roll in the coconut. To make a nice, full coat, press the flakes into the cookie.

The first time I made these, it was too sticky. Second time, SOOOO delicious! For five ingredients, I'm pretty impressed!