Ingredients:​

For 12 servings:

• 1 cup  pecan halves

• 1 cup whole pitted dates

• 2 tablespoons grated unsweetened coconut flakes and more for coating

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.

• Toast the pecans for 15 minutes. Let cool.

• In a small bowl, cover the dates with boiling water and soak for 10 minutes.

• Drain the dates and place them in the bowl of your food processor. Grind until they form a thick paste. Add the pecans and grind until they are finely chopped. 

• Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the coconut flakes, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Mix well with a wooden spoon.

• Divide into 12 portions. Roll into a ball and coat in coconut flakes.

• Keep refrigerated.