Chocolate Balls Recipe

Ingredients:

● Almonds: 200g
● Desiccated Coconut: 60g
● Cocoa Powder: 2 tbsp
● Dates: 200g (pitted)
● Dark/Milk Chocolate baking chips: 150g
● Dried Raisins or Cherries: A handful (optional for filling)
● Pastry Sheet

Instructions:

Preparing Almonds:

​ Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan.

​ Add almonds to the boiling water and boil for 1 minute.
​ Drain the almonds and place them in cold water immediately.
​ Press each almond between your fingers to remove the skin. Place them on a
paper towel to dry.
​ Roast the skinned almonds in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Allow
them to cool down completely.

Preparing the Dates:

​ Wash the dates thoroughly in water. Make sure all pits are removed.

Making the Powder:

​ In a food processor, grind the roasted almonds, desiccated coconut, and cocoa
powder until you have a fine powder.

Preparing the Dough:

​ Add the pitted dates to the almond-coconut-cocoa powder mixture in the food
processor.
​ Grind the mixture until a moist dough is formed. If the mixture seems too dry, you
can add a few more dates.
Forming the Balls:

​ Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. If you like, you can
insert a dried raisin or cherry and some nut pieces into the center of each ball to
add texture.

Coating with Chocolate:

​ Melt the dark or milk chocolate over a low flame or use a double boiler to avoid
burning the chocolate.
​ Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's completely covered.
​ Place the chocolate-coated balls on a tray lined with a pastry sheet or parchment
paper.

Setting the Chocolate Balls:

​ Refrigerate the chocolate balls for 2 hours, or until the chocolate has fully set.

Serving:

● Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Balls as a delicious treat! Store any leftovers in
an airtight container in the refrigerator.

This recipe combines the rich flavors of almonds, coconut, and cocoa with the natural
sweetness of dates, all coated in luscious chocolate. Perfect for a decadent snack or a
special treat!