Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C/350F (standard) or 160C/320F (fan/convection). Line a tray with parchment/baking paper.

Step 2

Roughly chop dates. Place in bowl, pour over water. Cover and leave to soak for 10 minutes+.

Step 3

Mash with potato masher or fork until it becomes a paste.

Step 4

Add remaining Wet ingredients. Mix well with wooden spoon.

Step 5

Add Dry ingredients. Mix until all flour is incorporated - should be a thick batter (see video).

Step 6

Measure out just shy of 1/2 cup (6 cookies) or 1/3 cup flat (8 cookies).  Flatten to 1.7cm / 2/3" thick rounds. (Note Bake 20 minutes until golden.

Step 7

Remove from oven, leave to cool on the tray.