Betty Crocker offers a vast collection of convenient cookie mixes. But unfortunately, one particular variety falls flat.

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None of the ingredients are typical of classic cookie recipes—there's no need for eggs, flour, butter, or refined sugar. Instead, a "healthier" combination of cocoa powder, dates, and nuts makes ...

The ingredients list differs from traditional cookie recipes. Forget about eggs, flour, butter, or refined sugar. Instead ... dates for added texture. Mix the cashew butter into the date paste ...