Author Notes
The natural caramel taste and texture that comes from dates fascinates me. Mixed with toasted pecans, and you have yourself a natural indulgent treat!
It tastes like the inside of a Turtle’s chocolate but there is only natural ingredients used, making it totally fine to eat a ‘ hundred’ of them in one sitting, and serve as a healthy snack for your kids.
Enjoy some of nature’s caramel delights mixed with toasted pecans with, or with out dried cranberries! Happy eating! —CoconutsandCardamom
Ingredients
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i package (8) ounces
pitted dates (Amport brand)
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2 tablespoons
honey
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1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon
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2 tablespoons
water
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1 teaspoon
vanilla
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1 cup
chopped toasted pecans (other nuts can work too)
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1/8 cup
chopped dried cranberries to roll in (optional)
Directions
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In a saucepan, mix together water, dates,and honey. Cook over medium heat until dates disintegrate and form a paste stirring occasionally (about 10 minutes).
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While the dates are cooking, take another pan, heat up on medium high heat and toast pecans (about 3 minutes) stirring occasionally to prevent burning. This is better to leave less toasted than to over toast/burn if you are nervous about your nuts. Your end product will still be delicious. Set Aside until date paste is done
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Remove date paste from heat and add vanilla and cinnamon. Let sit for 5 minutes to cool. Stir in chopped toasted nuts.
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Once cool enough to handle, roll into balls. Roll in dried cranberries if desired. Store in an airtight container.
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