Candy Caramel: Homemade “Rolo” Knock-offs

By blum099

Ingredients

• grams pitted soft Medjool dates (about 11 large)
• 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter)
• pinch of fine grain sea salt
• scant 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• chia seeds (optional) The chia seeds were added for a spooky bug-like appearance and for some sneaky nutrition!

Preparation

Step 1

You’ll need soft Medjool dates for this recipe. My favourite brand is by Bard Valley. If you are starting with firm/hard dates, you’ll need to soak them in water until soft. Make sure to drain the water off before proceeding.

How to make:
1. Process dates with nut/seed butter until a sticky paste forms.

2. Chill date mixture in freezer for 10 minutes, then shape into about 18 small balls.

3. Freeze balls again for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt chocolate with coconut oil.

4. Dunk each chilled ball into chocolate. Tap off excess. Sprinkle with chia and stick with toothpick.
5. Place bites back into the freezer for at least 20 minutes to set. Bites taste best when they are firm and cold, straight from the freezer. They soften at room temp, but do not melt.