Date, Coconut, And Spices Truffles

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon butter cacao
• 20 dried dates
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons grated coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 vanilla pod
• 1/2 teaspoon spice ras el hanout, blend

1. Melt the coconut oil and cacao butter in a double boiler.
2. Place in a food processor and add the dates and chop.
3. Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla seeds, and ras el hanout and puree until smooth.
4. Spread the paste on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Once chilled, divide into spoonful-sized portions. Shape into balls using your hands.
6. Cover with cocoa powder.
7. Store in the refrigerator, but leave at room temperature when about to serve.

coconut oil, butter cacao, dates, cocoa powder, grated coconut, ground cinnamon, vanilla pod, spice ras el hanout

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Date_-Coconut_-and-Spices-Truffles-632123 (may not work)