The raw cacao and cacao nibs in this recipe are essential to create an alcohol-infused taste. The recipe is actually alcohol-free, but the process of roasting raw cacao gives it a definite ‘boozy’ flavour. The combination of spices makes these delicious little treats taste just like Christmas.
Ingredients (makes 20)
200g chopped dried dates
1tsp cacao nibs
1tbsp cacao powder
½tsp cloves
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of ginger
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of cardamom
2tbsp melted coconut oil
1tsp maple syrup
50g mixed chopped nuts
Method
Add everything to a high-powered blender and blitz. Add a drop or two of water if you’re struggling to combine everything well.
Spoon out into a bowl and use your hands to roll chunks of mixture into little festive balls.
Place onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper and put in the fridge to set.
Place in the freezer for a couple of hours before serving to make sure they’re properly set.