cookware
- sheet pan
- food processor
1 | Soak dates in hot water for 45-60 min. |
2 | Roast hazelnuts in oven for about 10 minutes, making sure they don't burn. Remove, let cool a little bit, then rub vigorously to remove dark skin. |
3 | In a food processor, blitz the hazelnuts until fully crumbly (not too fine though). Remove about 3-4 tbsp and save for later. |
4 | Add soaked dates (pits removed), raisins, cashews, and cocoa powder to food processor with hazelnuts. Purée until smooth. |
5 | Roll mixture into individual balls (roughly 20-25), and then roll the balls in the reserved hazelnut crumbs to coat. |
6 | Arrange on a plate/dish/tray/whatever so they aren't sticking to each other, and let cool in the fridge for at least an hour. |
notes
You can probably add more chocolate powder if you want; this was the perfect ratio to appease me and not bother the husband (who isn't crazy about overly chocolatey foods).
Also, I soaked the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes because they were very dry. But juicy raisins wouldn't need that.
Also, I soaked the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes because they were very dry. But juicy raisins wouldn't need that.
