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Healthy Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Truffles

Chewy, caramel-y with a hint of sea salt, these chocolate truffles will satisfy any craving...and they are healthy to boot!
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16 -18
Author: Lindsey Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates packed, about 15 large
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 4 tablespoons cacao powder or cocoa powder plus more for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt to taste, plus more for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Place the dates into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade. Pulse a few times to break up the dates. Add the tahini, 3 tablespoons cacao powder, vanilla, and sea salt. Process until smooth. Stop and scrape down sides of bowl as needed. The mixture will be a little sticky, but should be thick and smooth. If there are any lumps, scrape down sides of bowl, and process again.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl or plate. Cover and refrigerate or freeze until firm enough to roll.
  • Form the mixture into truffles that are roughly the size of a large marble. Roll the truffles cacao powder. (If the mixture becomes too warm or sticky while you're working with it, place it in freezer again for 15-20 minutes.) Store the finished truffles in an airtight container, preferably in the fridge or freezer. Will keep for 1-2 weeks refrigerated, or several months frozen.