Coconut chocolates

Date paste: Soak the dates in hot water for 20-60 minutes. Peel them and remove the stone. Grind with a little water until a paste texture not too liquid.

To make the bonbons: add the grated coconut to the date paste and mix well. Add more coconut, to taste. The mixture should be homogeneous, moldable but not soft, so that the bonbons hold their shape.

Coverage: put the coconut oil in a bowl and heat in the microwave. Add the chocolate in small pieces and microwave at 600w power, at 20 second intervals to mix and control the texture. When the texture is liquid and without lumps, coat the balls.

Store in the refrigerator or freeze.