Pecan Date Bon-Bons

A delicious dessert from one of the most used cookbooks in my kitchen, Feeding the Whole Family, by Cynthia Lair (Sasquatch Books, 2008).  These flavorful bon-bons are a perfect way to finish any meal.

Prep Time:  10 minutes
Makes:  8-10 bon bons

     3/4 cup raw pecans
     1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
     1 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
     Pinch of sea salt
     1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
     1/2-1 teaspoon white miso
     1 tablespoon maple syrup
     1/4 cup shredded coconut

Heat oven to 300° F.  Place pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until they begin to give off an aroma.

Put all ingredients except the coconut into a food processor.  Pulse until you have an even mealy texture. With moist hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.  Spread the coconut on a plate and roll each ball in the coconut, covering each one evenly.  Serve with orange slices from the already zested orange.

 


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