Date and Coconut Bon-Bon's
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup- dates, pitted and cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup- raisins
- 1/2 cup- walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup- coconut, dry, shredded
- @1-2 Tbsp.- lemon juice, fresh
- 1/4 tsp- cinnamon, ground
- Optional- carob or cocoa powder
METHOD
-Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with and "s" blade. Process the mixture until it holds togethers, turning it off and scraping down as necessary.
- Scrape the mixture into a bowl. The mixture should hold together and still have some texture to it.
- Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of a quarter. If the mixture is sticky put the bowl in the refrigerator and let chill for awhile until it is easier to handle.
-Roll balls into assorted toppings to coat; toasted coconut, carob or cocoa powder, ground walnuts or sesame seeds.
-Place the balls on parchement or waxed paper lined pan and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. These also freeze very well. I like to put the bon bon's in small paper candy cups.