{"id":952,"date":"2021-10-14T01:38:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T01:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookingtimes.net\/?p=952"},"modified":"2026-01-06T22:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T22:28:03","slug":"dark-chocolate-covered-almond-stuffed-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookingtimes.net\/index.php\/2021\/10\/14\/dark-chocolate-covered-almond-stuffed-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-955\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dark-Chocolate-Covered-Almond-Stuffed-Dates-Image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dark-Chocolate-Covered-Almond-Stuffed-Dates-Image-683x1024.jpg 683w, 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class=\"recipe-author\">By: <span itemprop=\"author\">Lily<\/span><\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-5\"><div class=\"recipe-ingredients\">\r\n        <h5>Ingredients<\/h5>\r\n        <ul>\r\n                        <li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">25 medjool dates pitted<\/li>\r\n                        <li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">1 cup roasted salted almonds or 50 almonds<\/li>\r\n                        <li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">8 oz dark chocolate 70-90%<\/li>\r\n                        <li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">1 tbsp coconut oil<\/li>\r\n                        <li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">Optional Toppings:Sea Salt, Coconut flakes, Chia Seeds, or Chopped nuts<\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-7\">\r\n        <div class=\"recipe-directions\">\r\n            <h5>Directions<\/h5>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                                <li itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\">\r\n                    <span class=\"step\">Step 1<\/span>\r\n                    <span itemprop=\"text\">Insert 2 almonds in every date. Secure with a toothpick and set aside on a sheet of parchment paper.<\/span>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                                <li itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\">\r\n                    <span class=\"step\">Step 2<\/span>\r\n                    <span itemprop=\"text\">Using the stovetop, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil inside a small saucepan over medium low heat. (alternatively you can use a double boiler or microwave in 30 second intervals until chocolate is smooth).<\/span>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                                <li itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\">\r\n                    <span class=\"step\">Step 3<\/span>\r\n                    <span itemprop=\"text\">Remove chocolate from the stove. Dip each of the date\/almonds into chocolate mixture until completely covered. Let the residual chocolate drip back into the pot. Place on parchment paper to dry.<\/span>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                                <li itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\">\r\n                    <span class=\"step\">Step 4<\/span>\r\n                    <span itemprop=\"text\">Sprinkle with any toppings you like. I used sea salt and coconut flakes.<\/span>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                                <li itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\">\r\n                    <span class=\"step\">Step 5<\/span>\r\n                    <span itemprop=\"text\">Place inside the freezer for 15 minutes (or fridge for 25), and remove toothpicks. Store inside an air tight container in the fridge.<\/span>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n    Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates are just the sweet treat you\u2019ve been craving! This delicious treat\/snack comes together in less than 20 minutes.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"backgroundColor\":\"cyan-bluish-gray\",\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":955,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-955\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dark-Chocolate-Covered-Almond-Stuffed-Dates-Image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dark-Chocolate-Covered-Almond-Stuffed-Dates-Image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cookingtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dark-Chocolate-Covered-Almond-Stuffed-Dates-Image-200x300.jpg 200w, 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