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Today’s raw Christmas cookie requires a bit more work. I thought I had it a little too easy these past few days.  It’s still quite a bit less work than making the cooked counterpart so you’ll have plenty of time to whip this up as a last minute treat on your Christmas table. Enjoy! This recipe is courtest of Kristen Suzanne. You can find more great recipes at http://www.kristensraw.blogspot.com/

Capri Lemon Chocolate Bars
Kristen Suzanne of Kristen’s Raw

Bars:
2 cups raw macadamia nuts
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
3 tablespoons raw agave nectar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
10 whole dates, pitted, soaked 1 hour, drained
1/2 cup dried apple, soaked 1 hour, drained

Frosting:
8 whole dates, pitted, soaked 1 hour (reserve “soak water”)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3-4 tablespoons “soak water”
3 tablespoons raw chocolate or carob*
2 tablespoons raw agave nectar
2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 cup coconut oil

For the bars: Process the nuts in a food processor, fitted with the “S” blade, until coarsely ground. Add the lemon extract, agave, lemon juice, and process to mix. Add the dates and dried apple and process until the mixture is thoroughly incorporated. Press (or spread) the mixture into the bottom of the glass baking dish. Place in the freezer while you make the frosting.

For the frosting: Blend all of the ingredients together (don’t worry about blending the macadamia nuts until entirely smooth if you don’t want; they can add a nice texture to the frosting). Spread on top of the bars. Place in the freezer for about an hour. After they “set” you can store them in the refrigerator (up to 5 days) or in the freezer (up to 6 months).

Who Is The Accidental Chef?

Deborah, or iDeborah as she’s affectionately known on Twitter, loves to experiment in the kitchen. Some of her best dishes were created by accident! She started this blog to encourage others to get creative in the kitchen… and to record some of her accidental creations so she can enjoy them again! To learn more about what she does when she’s not in the kitchen, visit iDeborah.com

  

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