Chocolate Almond Stuffed Dates (Printer-Friendly)

Bite-sized Medjool dates with almonds, coated in dark chocolate and topped with white chocolate drizzle.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Fruits

01 - 20 Medjool dates, pitted

→ Nuts

02 - 20 whole almonds

→ Chocolate

03 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips
04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
05 - 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Slice each date lengthwise without severing completely and remove the pit carefully.
02 - Insert one whole almond into each date and close them gently.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil; heat in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
04 - Dip each stuffed date fully into the melted dark chocolate, lift with a fork allowing excess to drip off, then place on parchment paper.
05 - Using the same microwave method, melt white chocolate chips in a separate bowl.
06 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the coated dates with a spoon or piping bag for garnish.
07 - Refrigerate the tray for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolates are set.
08 - Serve immediately or keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Adding coconut oil improves chocolate melting texture but is optional.