Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabars

1. 1

   Line a small rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap (I used a quarter sheet pan).

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Grind the cashews in the food processor until it resembles coarse sand.

4. 4

   Transfer cashews to a medium mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Tear the dates in half and add them to the food processor.

6. 6

   Pulse until dates are mostly chopped.

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   Add in the ground cashews and pulse until mostly combined.

8. 8

   Dump the mixture back into the bowl and add the vanilla and salt.

9. 9

   Mix with your hands for about a minute until the mixture is well-combined and it clumps together when you pinch it.

10. 10

    Mix in the chocolate chips and spread the dough out on the prepared baking sheet.

11. 11

    Use a rolling pin, a can, or a bottle to smooth out the top.

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    Roll until you reach the desired thickness, then cut them up using a pizza or pastry cutter.

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    Separate them and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.