Pistachio Date Chocolate Balls
These Pistachio Date Chocolate Balls are a simple no bake treat made with just 4 ingredients. Sweet dates and pistachios are blended into a chewy center, rolled into bite sized balls, and dipped in rich chocolate. They’re easy to make, naturally sweet, and perfect when you want a quick snack or small chocolate treat.
Instructions
- 1
Add 1½ cups pitted dates and 1 cup pistachios to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture breaks down and starts to stick together. It should hold when pressed between your fingers.
- 2
Make the date and pistachio mixture.
- 3
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
- 4
Form into balls.
- 5
Refrigerate the balls for to 20 minutes to firm them up.
- 6
Refrigerate balls.
- 7
Melt 6 ounces chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each. Stir in 1 teaspoon oil if using.
- 8
Melt chocolate.
- 9
Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off, then place back on the parchment.
- 10
Dip balls in chocolate.
- 11
Sprinkle the tops with chopped pistachios while the chocolate is still wet.
- 12
Sprinkle with pistachios.
- 13
Refrigerate for another to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- 14
Chill until set.
Ago's Notes
- Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.
These little treasures are a dance of sweet, nutty, and chocolatey harmony-when you bite into one, you'll taste the care that went into balancing each element, and the joy of sharing something made with respect for the ingredients. Enjoy!
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