No oven needed, and no experience required — these are perfect for making with kids on a slow December afternoon. Dates and dried plums roll into something that actually tastes like Christmas: warm spice, natural sweetness, and a coating of coconut sugar that makes each one feel like a tiny gift.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup dried plums (prunes)
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
How to make it
- 1
Soak dates and prunes in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- 2
In a food processor, pulse almonds and pistachios until roughly chopped.
- 3
Add dates, prunes, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 4
Process until mixture forms a paste-like consistency.
- 5
Add honey and pulse to combine.
- 6
Roll mixture into small balls using your hands.
- 7
Mix powdered sugar and coconut flakes in a shallow bowl.
- 8
Roll each ball in the sugar-coconut mixture.
- 9
Place on a lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 10
Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- 11
Serve chilled as a sweet holiday treat.