Moroccan Date Bonbons

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Energy-boosting, cardamom-spiced date bites made with almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Eat two of these as a snack or with some juice for breakfast, and you're satisfied, says elizabeth falkner, who contributed this recipe to food & wine magazine.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350f.

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Spread the sliced almonds on a baking sheet and toast for about 4 minutes , until golden.

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Let the almonds cool completely.

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In a food processor , grind the pistachios to a coarse powder.

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Transfer the pistachio powder to a plate.

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Add the toasted almonds to the processor and grind to a coarse powder.

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Add the walnuts , dates , olives , ginger , honey , orange zest , cinnamon , cardamom , orange flower water and salt and process to a paste.

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Scoop up scant tablespoons of the date mixture and roll into balls.

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Roll the balls in the pistachio powder to coat them completely and serve.

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Make ahead:.

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The bonbons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Ingredients

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sliced almonds, shelled pistachios, walnuts, pitted dates, kalamata olives, fresh ginger, honey, orange zest, cinnamon, ground cardamom, orange flower water, salt