Chocolate Truffles

Dried Plum "Chocolate" Truffles

This is a great dessert recipe for a large get-together or for your next dessert.

• food processor
• mixing bowl
• kitchen spoon
• ice cream scooop

• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 1/4 cup pitted whole dates
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1-1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tablespoon powdered sugar

1. In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine prunes, dates, pecans, and orange zest. Process until finely chopped. Shape mixture into small balls. Roll in cocoa/sugar mixture to coat.
2. Store airtight for up to 2 weeks.
3. Makes 24 truffles.

We recommend serving these with coffee or tea as an after-dinner treat.