Classic Almond and Medjool Date Bliss Balls
4.9(874 ratings)Two pantry staples do nearly all the work here. Soaking the almonds overnight and drying them briefly gives a cleaner, less bitter flavor, while the dates bring moisture and a toffee-like sweetness that holds everything together. Serve them in a bowl alongside a few whole dates and almonds so people know exactly what they are eating.
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Chill
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 8
- Level
- Easy
Method
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Step 1: Pulse the soaked and dried almonds in a food processor until they resemble coarse sand, stopping before they turn into butter or clump against the sides of the bowl.
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Step 2: Add the pitted dates, almond butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt, then process for about one minute until the mixture forms a sticky mass that holds when pinched.
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Step 3: If the dough feels crumbly, add water one teaspoon at a time and pulse again, since dates vary widely in moisture from batch to batch.
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Step 4: Scoop level tablespoons of dough and roll firmly between your palms into smooth balls, lightly dampening your hands if the mixture starts to stick.
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Step 5: Chill the balls on a tray for 30 minutes to firm up, then pile them into a bowl with a few whole dates and almonds for serving.
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