Coffee & Spice Truffles

• 2 cups almond meal
• 18 dates (I used Halawi dates, but you can use any kind)
• 1.5 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao at least)
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder + more for rolling
• 1 tablespoon ground coffee
• 1/2-1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1-2 tablespoons water (recommend using the water you soaked the dates in)

1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes.
2. While the dates soak, combine all other ingredients except the date water in a high-speed blender or food processor.
3. Add the dates to the dry ingredient mix and blend.
4. The batter will be sticky, and hard to mix. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the date water to allow for blending until you reach a thick, dough-like consistency.
5. Roll into 1/2 inch balls and roll into cacao powder to cover.
6. Store in the freezer. When ready to eat, let them warm to room temperature.

almond meal, dates, chocolate, cocoa powder , ground coffee, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, water

Taken from food52.com/recipes/78169-coffee-spice-truffles (may not work)