Chocolate Covered Dates
Chocolate covered dates are one of the best best candies to have with coffee or just as a small treat. Try this chocolate covered date recipe for an easy treat.
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- Serves: 5 persons
Ingredients
- 16oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 20to 25 pitted dates
- Toasted almonds (or walnuts or pistachios )
- Coconut flakes, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
First, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 3
Stuff each date with nut of your choice.Step 4
Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl for about 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.Step 5
Using a skewer, dip each date in chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to fall off by carefully rotating skewer. Place dipped date on parchment and sprinkle with coconut flakes. Repeat with remaining dates.Step 6
Allow dates to set in refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving.