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Don't Be Late for your Date

Chef Perry
Great afternoon or evening snack. Or use for parties for something sweet as a snack.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Snack

Equipment

  • small pot
  • small stainless steel bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups dark chocolate I used 72%
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups large pitted dates . (approximate 30)
  • 2 tbsp flax seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 cups of water to your pot and bring to a boil.
  • Place stainles steel bowl in pot but above the water line. If you have a double boiler than use that. I just find this way easier and quick. Add the chocolate in the bowl and stir as it starts to melt.
    boiling water
  • Then add in the salt, vanilla, and olive oil and continue to stir till smooth
    smooth chocolate
  • Now add in your dates and stir well so they are all coated evenly
    covered dates
  • Remove one by one and place on tray with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the flax seeds while the chocolate is still warm so it will stick well
    chocolate dates
  • Place in freezer for 30 min then sever.
    Keep refrigerated after in a sealed container for freshness
Keyword dark chocolate, dates, sweet