DATE ALMOND TRUFFLES

 DATE ALMOND TRUFFLES

Preparation time: 5 minutes for mixture, 

15 minutes for making the balls

Yield: 3-dozen

1/4-cup hot coffee or hot water

1/2-cup dates

1/2-cup dark chocolate chips

2-tablespoons almond butter

2-tablespoons cocoa powder

optional: 1/4 cup smashed almonds

Soak the dates in the hot coffee or water and let rest for half an hour. 

Zap the chocolate in the microwave for a minute.  Stir the melted chocolate with a spoon until smooth.    

In a small bowl, knead the plumped dates until smooth, and remove pits. 

 Add the melted chocolate and almond butter. 

Mix in the cocoa powder. 

Refrigerate for half an hour. 

Roll into teaspoon size balls. 

Coat balls in almonds or cocoa. 

Place in refrigerator or freezer until time to serve.