Middle Eastern Date Treats (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1 cup crushed almonds.
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1 1/4 cups rice flour.
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1 tsp salt.
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1/4 tsp cinnamon.
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1/4 tsp cardamom powder.
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1/3 cup (80ml) melted coconut oil.
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1/3 cup (80ml) any milk alternative.
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250g pitted soft dates.
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1/2 cup (120ml) water.
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1 tsp cinnamon.
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1 tsp cardamom.
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Tiny bit of salt.
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Sesame seeds for sprinkling.
# Steps To Make It:
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Simmer dates with water on medium-low heat, smashing them until they turn into a smooth paste.
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Combine almonds, flour, salt and spices together. Pour in oil and milk until you get a workable dough. Pop in fridge for 20-30 minutes if it feels too sticky.
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Divide and flatten dough into two 28x18cm sheets. Smear your date mixture across each surface.
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Using parchment paper, roll everything into logs. Stick in freezer for 30 minutes then cut into half-inch thick rounds.
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Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top. Stick in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes till they look golden brown.
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Let them sit till fully cooled before eating. Keep them in the fridge afterward.
# Extra Notes:
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Works perfectly with rice flour for those avoiding gluten.
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Keeps fresh when stored in the fridge.
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Tastes even better after a day or two.