Chocolate Date Truffle
yields 2 dozen
12 Medjool pitted dates
2/3 cup almond butter
½ cup almond flour
3 Tbsp cacao powder
1 ½ tsp almond extract or vanilla
½ cup tiny semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chocolate chips(melted for coating)
In a bowl, soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes (skip this step if dates are soft)
Drain water
In a food processor combine dates, almond butter, almond flour, cacao and almond extract. Pulse 10-12 times until well combined, add tiny chocolate chips and pulse a few more times to incorporate.
Pour into a bowl and start to form balls by squeezing mixture into your hand and forming balls the size of a walnut.
Place truffles on tray covered with parchment paper.
Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes
Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in microwave
Dip truffle in chocolate and place on parchment paper. Top with crushed nuts, coconut or sprinkles.
