Homemade Cashew Cookie Larabars

unsalted cashews (1/4c)

dates, which is a scant 2/3c (I use SunMaid, as they’re softer.)

tiny pinch salt (brings out the sweetness)

Optional: a drop or two of good-quality vanilla extract (I use about 1/8 tsp)

Add cinnamon and raisins = Spice Babies

Use peanuts in place of the cashews, and add dried banana = Elvis Babies

Peppermint extract + cocoa + cacao nibs = Thin Mint Babies

Throw in some coffee powder = Frappuccino Babies

Roll in cinnamon sugar = Cinnabon Babies (or Snickerdoodle Babies)