I really like the chocolate pecan truffles I found and perfected a while back. However, I stumbled on another recipe using dates and maple syrup the other day that intrigued me. It was very good, but I think the chocolate pecan truffles are still my favorite.
Ingredients
6 dates, pitted
3/4 cup almonds
1/2 cup pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon agave nectar
3 tabelspoons applesauce
about 1 cup of chocolate chips
First, through the almonds and pecans in the food processor. Pulse the nuts until they are well chopped, but still has some chunks of nuts (see picture above). Pour nuts in a medium bowl and set aside.
Next, put the dates, vanilla, maple syrup, agave nectar and applesauce in the food process and mix until well combine until smooth.
Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl with the nuts and stir with a spatula or spoon.
Form dough into balls and place in a seal-able container. Put in the freezer for about 5 or 10 minutes. Before taking the container out of the freezer, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave (be careful not to burn).
Dip the dough balls in the chocolate and place back in the container, preferably on top of wax paper. Once all balls have been dipped in chocolate put back in the freezer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
I find these are kept best in the refrigerator, especially if your kitchen is on the warm side.
Enjoy!
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