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Almond Date Confections
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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 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.
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