Dangerous Date Dots

• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup roasted, salted cashews
• 10 dates (preferably Medjool), pitted
• 3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons cocoa butter (or a flavorless oil, such as canola or safflower)
• Toasted ribbon, flaked, or sliced coconut, for garnish

1. Combine the almonds and cashews in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
2. Add the dates, agave syrup, vanilla, cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut and pulse until combined.
3. Melt the cocoa butter, pour into the mixture, and process until smooth.
4. Form into the shape of a log about 1 inch in diameter, wrap in plastic, and chill for about 20 minutes.
5. Unwrap the log and slice it into even 1/2-inch pieces.
6. Take each piece and roll it between your palms until it forms a compact ball.
7. Decorate each ball with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded coconut and the ribbon coconut.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/dangerous-date-dots-375796 (may not work)