Mexican Hot Chocolate Buttons
Makes about 50
Time 3 hr 15 min
These surprising fudge look-a-likes are sweetened with dates and flavored with cocoa. Cinnmon gives them a hint of spice. Package for gift giving with our downloadable gift tag.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted dates (about 3 ounces), soaked in hot water for 5 minutes then drained
- 1/2 cup toasted cashews
- 1/4 cup unsweetened soymilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
Transfer dates to a food processor, add cashews, soymilk and vanilla and pulse, scraping down the sides of the bowl often, until smooth.
Transfer date mixture to a large bowl.
Stir in 1/2 cup cocoa, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
Transfer remaining 1/2 cup cocoa to a wide, shallow dish.
Make each button by forming about 1 teaspoon of the cocoa mixture into a ball.
Roll in cocoa, and then press flat with your thumb; transfer to a large parchment paper-lined sheet tray as done.
Set aside to let firm up a bit, 3 to 4 hours.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 button, 20 calories (5 from fat), 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted dates (about 3 ounces), soaked in hot water for 5 minutes then drained
- 1/2 cup toasted cashews
- 1/4 cup unsweetened soymilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt