Chocolate Chip Cookie Balls

Friday night the kids were begging for "cookies or brownies or something!" Quite frankly I didn't feel like heating up the oven and making a big batch of fattening cookies. I decided to try this concoction. It worked wonderfully! The kids loved them and begged for more. We ate about half and put the remaining half in the freezer until the next day. They were even better frozen!

2 large handfuls raw almonds, soaked and drained
4 dates, pitted
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Process the almonds and dates in a food processor fitted with an S blade, stopping to scrape sides as needed. When mixture has almost become a dough-like substance, add chocolate chips and process about 30 seconds more or until incorporated.

Using slightly wet hands, form the dough into balls. If your hands are too wet it will cause the balls to fall apart, but the mixture will stick to your hands if completely dry. Let cookie balls set for about 10 minutes before eating (if you can wait that long).

Note: This recipe would work with any soaked raw nuts. Experiment and see how you like it best. Next time I might try adding some raisins or coconut, too.