Dangerous Date Dots

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup roasted, salted cashews
  • 10 dates (preferably Medjool), pitted
  • 3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa butter (or a flavorless oil, such as canola or safflower)
  • Toasted ribbon, flaked, or sliced coconut, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the almonds and cashews in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  2. 2
    Add the dates, agave syrup, vanilla, cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut and pulse until combined.
  3. 3
    Melt the cocoa butter, pour into the mixture, and process until smooth.
  4. 4
    Form into the shape of a log about 1 inch in diameter, wrap in plastic, and chill for about 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Unwrap the log and slice it into even 1/2-inch pieces.
  6. 6
    Take each piece and roll it between your palms until it forms a compact ball.
  7. 7
    Decorate each ball with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded coconut and the ribbon coconut.

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