Ingredients
- 1/2 pound raw almonds
- 2 pints pitted dates, preferably Medjool
- 1/4 cup honey
- Vegetable oil, for forming balls
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grind almond in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until fragrant and a shade darker.
Roughly chop dates and add to food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and dates form a ball. Remove from processor to a bowl. Add half of the ground almonds to the dates, leaving the reserved almonds on the baking pan to roll the balls in once formed.
Add honey to the date and almond mixture. Mix together until evenly incorporated and smooth. Coat hands with some vegetable oil so that mixture does not stick too much and form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll each ball in chopped almonds to coat well. Place in a tightly sealed container until ready to eat. Any leftover chopped nuts for coating can be sprinkled over the balls to keep them from sticking together if transporting. Will keep for up to 5 days at room temperature or up to a week, if refrigerated.
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By ponysmeow
chicago, IL
on March 28, 2011
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I made these for bake sale and everyone loved them! My friends always ask my to make more! And very easy!
By Chad Quesnel
on October 02, 2010
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Easy, quick to make and an instant hit. I substituted pancake syrup intstead of honey and the results were oustanding!! Definetely a show off desert! It goes perfectly with a strong expresso!!
By pookiewookiecho...
Rockford, IL
on November 23, 2008
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i took these to a picnic and they were the only dish with no leftovers! i plan to use this recipie again and again. thanks dave!
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