Combine all dry ingredients and sift. Add the sifted ingredients and wet ingredients to a large bowl and mix until a smooth dough is formed. Chill the dough for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll out to 1/2 inch thick. Cut cookies out with a cookie cutter and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes and allow to cool before serving.
Pumpkin Ice Cream:
Place the dates in a food processor along with the soaking water. Puree.
Add the spices and blend.
Add the frozen bananas and process until smooth.
Place the ice cream in the freezer and allow to firm.
Assemble the ice cream sandwiches by placing a scoop of ice cream between two of the cookies.