Chocolate-covered dates are the perfect small treat or after-dinner dessert. These are perfect with coffee.
Ingredients
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16 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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20 to 25 pitted dates
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Toasted almonds (or walnuts or pistachios)
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Coconut flakes, for garnish
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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First, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Stuff each date with nut of your choice.
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Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl for about 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
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Using a skewer, dip each date in chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to fall off by carefully rotating skewer. Place dipped date on parchment and sprinkle with coconut flakes. Repeat with remaining dates.
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Allow dates to set in refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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593 | Calories |
32g | Fat |
89g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 5 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 593 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 32g | 41% |
Saturated Fat 18g | 89% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 38mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 89g | 32% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 33% |
Total Sugars 75g | |
Protein 6g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 1% |
Calcium 51mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 19% |
Potassium 625mg | 13% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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