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No-Bake Chocolate Date Truffles - Easy, Rich, and Naturally Sweet

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates (about 12–14 large dates)
  • 1 cup raw almonds or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1–2 tablespoons nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew), optional for richness
  • 1–3 tablespoons milk of choice (dairy or plant-based), as needed for texture
  • Coatings for rolling (choose 2–3): cocoa powder, shredded coconut, finely chopped nuts, sesame seeds, or melted dark chocolate for a shell

Method
 

  1. Prep the dates: If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well. Pat dry with a towel so you don’t add extra moisture.
  2. Pulse the nuts: Add almonds or walnuts to a food processor. Pulse until they’re finely chopped, like coarse sand. Avoid over-processing into nut butter.
  3. Add the dates: Toss in the pitted dates and blend until the mixture starts to clump. It should look sticky and hold when squeezed.
  4. Mix in cocoa, vanilla, and salt: Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Pulse until evenly combined. If using nut butter, add it now for a creamier texture.
  5. Adjust consistency: If the mixture is crumbly, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time and pulse. You want a soft, rollable dough that doesn’t stick too much to your hands.
  6. Chill briefly: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill for 10–15 minutes. This makes rolling cleaner and easier.
  7. Roll into balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per truffle and roll between your palms to form smooth balls. Aim for 18–22 truffles, depending on size.
  8. Add coatings: Place your chosen coatings in small bowls. Roll each truffle to coat. For a chocolate shell, dip in melted dark chocolate, place on parchment, and chill to set.
  9. Set and store: Arrange truffles on a parchment-lined tray and chill for at least 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.