Stuffed Dates

From epicurious june 2013

In a mixing bowl , add the ground almonds , powdered sugar , and orange flower water.

Add 1 tbsp water and work into a paste.

The dough should be slightly moist.

Add a few more drops of water if needed.

If using food coloring , divide the paste into even parts , add 5 or 6 drops of a single color to each , and work inches.

Wipe the dates with a damp cloth.

Cut a lengthwise incision across the top of each date and carefully remove the pit.

Take 1 tsp or so of the almond paste , roll it between your palms into a spherical shape , and tuck inside the date.

It should bulge out of the opening.

Repeat with the remaining paste and dates.

Garnish each date with a walnut pressed slightly edgewise into the almond paste before serving.

ground almonds, powdered sugar, orange flower water, food coloring, dates, walnut halves