Valentine Truffle Delight!

Ingredientsdate_nut_balls
1 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds
10 – 12 pitted Medjool dates – soaked in warm water for 10 minutes before using
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup cacao powder
extra cacao powder for rolling
hemp seeds for rolling

Place whole nuts in food processor first and blend until they are a nut meal texture. Empty into bowl and set aside. Next place dates in processor and blend until they loose their date shape ~ Mix all ingredients together in food processor; pulse and then blend well. The mixture should have the consistency of peanut butter (not chunky!). Form mixture into one-inch balls, roll in desired topping or leave plain and place on a cookie sheet; put tray in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.
Put Valentine Truffle Delights in mini cupcake liners and store in a resealable storage container using wax paper in between layers; may be refrigerated up to two weeks.