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Chocolate Covered Dates

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Chocolate Covered Dates are a quick and elegant treat featuring sweet Medjool dates stuffed with crunchy almonds, dipped in cinnamon-spiced chocolate, and finished with crushed nuts. They’re naturally gluten-free, easy to make, and perfect for parties, gifting, or snacking.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 24 pieces
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 24 Medjool dates
  • 24 unsalted roasted almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp crushed almonds (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut a slit in each date, remove the pit, and stuff with one roasted almond. Close the date gently.
  3. Melt chocolate chips with olive oil and cinnamon in a double boiler (or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth).
  4. Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, coating it fully. Place on the parchment-lined tray.
  5. Sprinkle with crushed almonds and pistachios while the chocolate is still soft.
  6. Chill in the freezer for 1 hour, or until the chocolate hardens.
  7. Serve immediately or store for later.

Notes

  • Use hazelnuts, walnuts, or nut butter as an alternative filling.
  • Swap semi-sweet chocolate for dark, milk, or white chocolate to vary flavor.
  • For festive flair, sprinkle with shredded coconut, sea salt flakes, or sprinkles instead of nuts.
  • Best served chilled; no need to temper chocolate.
  • Can also be made with dried figs or apricots instead of dates.

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