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Almond Date Confections

1 tube (7 ounces) almond paste
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 to 1 teaspoon water, optional
18 pitted dates, halved
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Flaked coconut or finely chopped almonds, toasted

In a bowl, combine the almond paste, confectioners' sugar and extract.
Knead until mixture forms a ball, adding water if mixture is too
crumbly. Cut dates in half widthwise. Wrap about 1-1/2 teaspoons of
almond mixture around each date half and roll into a ball. In a
microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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Almond Date Confections cont.

balls in chocolate, then roll in coconut or almonds. Place on a waxed
paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about
30 minutes. Store in a covered container at room temperature.

Yield: 3 dozen.