Chocolate Covered Dates

Ingredients

• 24 Medjool dates ((about 14 ounces))
• 24 unsalted roasted almonds
• 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ((about 9 ounces))
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon crushed almonds
• 1 tablespoon crushed pistachios

Steps

1. 1

   Get ready. Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper. Add a couple of inches of water to large pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

2. 2

   Stuff the dates. Cut a slit in each date and remove the pit. Press an almond in place of each pit. Enclose the dates to completely cover the almonds.

3. 3

   Melt the chocolate. Set a heatsafe bowl over the simmering water so it’s balanced in the pot without touching the water. To the bowl, add the chocolate chips, olive oil, and cinnamon. Stir regularly until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from the heat.

4. 4

   Cover the dates with chocolate. Drop each date in the melted chocolate, one at a time, and roll gently to coat. Remove with a spoon and carefully set on the prepared sheet tray. Continue until you’ve covered all of the dates, then sprinkle each lightly with the crushed almonds and pistachios.

5. 5

   Chill. Chill in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate hardens.

6. 6

   Finish and serve. Remove from the freezer and allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Or, if you’re not serving right away, transfer to an airtight container and store in your refrigerator for up to 1 week.