Spiced dates

"This recipe is one of my favourite things I’ve ever made. I love dates and adding spices, nut butter and chocolate makes them even better! Plus, they make for beautiful gifts for family and friends – especially for Ramadan." – Fatima Saib

@wwtaste These easy choc-dipped dates by @Fatima Saib make the best gifts for Ramadan! Top with edible flowers if you’re feeling fancy. SPICED DATES 1 x 400 g pack Woolworths Medjool dates ½ cup peanut butter ½ t ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling ½ t ground cardamom, plus extra for sprinkling To decorate: 100 g dark chocolate, melted chopped almonds finely chopped almonds or hazelnuts edible flowers 1 Use a sharp knife to make a slit down the dates and remove the stones. 2 In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter with the spices. Taste to see if you want to add more spice. Fill each date with the peanut butter mixture and press in a date. 3 Drop each date into the melted chocolate and cover until evenly coated. Place the coated dates on a tray lined with baking paper. While the chocolate is still runny, scatter over chopped nuts, edible flowers and sprinkle more cardamom and cinnamon over each date. Chill until set, about 15 minutes. #ramadan_preps #tiktokcookbook #ramadan2024 ♬ Ramadan Kareem - Megan Yagami

1. Use a sharp knife to make a slit down the dates and remove the stones.

2. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter with the spices. Taste to see if you want to add more spice. Fill each date with the peanut butter mixture and press in a date.

3. Drop each date into the melted chocolate and cover until evenly coated. Place the coated dates on a tray lined with baking paper. While the chocolate is still runny, scatter over chopped nuts, edible flowers and sprinkle more cardamom and cinnamon over each date. Chill until set, about 15 minutes.

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