Date Truffles

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 1/4 teaspoon for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 9 ounces (250 grams) date paste
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, plus 1/2 cup for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounces (225 grams) dark chocolate (70 percent cacao), chopped
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Chopped pistachios, chopped toasted coconut flakes, and toasted sesame seeds, for coating
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

1. 1
   Combine almond flour, powdered milk, and spices in a small skillet and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is fragrant and light brown in color, about 2 minutes.
2. 2
   Add butter and stir until the butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer and let cool, at least 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add date paste, cocoa, and salt to bowl and beat until well combined using the paddle attachment. Scoop balls using a tablespoon or a small ice-cream scoop and drop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll between damp hands to smooth. Refrigerate truffles at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
4. 4
   Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth; stir in coconut oil. Dip truffles into chocolate, scraping along the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
5. 5
   Roll to coat in pistachios, coconut, or sesame seeds, or a mixture of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder.