Coconut Date Rum Balls

My mom used to make bourbon balls during the holidays. They contained powdered sugar and ground up vanilla wafers, cocoa, bourbon, of course, I don’t remember what else. So I wondered if I could concoct a version of the holiday classic using my Date Energy Bites recipe. Happily this recipe worked the first try. They’re chocolatey and boozy qnd sweet from the dates. I mixed up a little powdered monk fruit and shredded coconut to coat the exterior, and the coconut is a nice complement to the rum. You can change up the nuts and liquor if you like, create yuor own combination. (I think grand marnier would be excellent, too, I may try that next!)

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Coconut Date Rum Balls

Prep time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw sliced almonds
• 1 1/2 cups pitted dates
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 Tablespoons rum, brandy or your favorite liquor
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup powdered monkfruit sweetener

Method

1. Place the almonds into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
2. Add the dates and process with the almonds until almost smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cocoa powder, process again to completely combine.
3. Add the liquor and process to combine again. The mixture should be soft and hold together when shaped into a ball.
4. Sift the monkfruit and mix together with the coconut in a bowl.
5. Scoop the date mixture with a 1/2 ounce portion scoop (or a teaspoon) to make 1/2 ounce portions. Roll gently to shape into a ball, then drop into the coconut mixture. Roll to coat.
6. Store in an airtight container.

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