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Dangerous Date Dots

These easy, no-bake candies are good for you if you eat only two or three, which is dangerously difficult to do. You’ll find a balance between the natural sweetness of dates and honey and the bitterness of rich cocoa.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 24 (1/2-inch) pieces

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the almonds and cashews in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the dates, agave syrup, vanilla, cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut and pulse until combined. Melt the cocoa butter, pour into the mixture, and process until smooth. Form into the shape of a log about 1 inch in diameter, wrap in plastic, and chill for about 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Unwrap the log and slice it into even 1/2-inch pieces. Take each piece and roll it between your palms until it forms a compact ball. Decorate each ball with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded coconut and the ribbon coconut.

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