Description
Naturally gluten-free, these elegant little bites are perfect for parties or a special treat. Sweet, crunchy, and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
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- 12 Medjool dates
- 36 salted roasted almonds
- 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 tsp finely grated orange peel
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
Instructions
- Toss 24 almonds with orange peel, honey, and spices in a small bowl.
- Remove pits and insert two spice-coated almonds inside each date. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until stirrable.
- Dip each date into melted chocolate and shake off excess. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until done.
- Sprinkle remaining orange peel over chocolate-dipped dates.
- Dip plain almonds halfway into chocolate and place atop each date.
- Chill until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- For easier pitting, score the dates lengthwise with a small knife before removing the pits.
- If Medjool dates are unavailable, use other large, soft dates, adjusting the amount of filling as needed.
- Store the finished dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2