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
• Sweetened shredded coconut or finely chopped almonds, toasted

1. 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.
2. 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
3. . Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Store in a covered container at room temperature.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/almond-date-confections/ (may not work)