Stuffed Date Roll Ups Food

BACON-WRAPPED DATES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the dates lengthwise on one side to create an opening. Remove the pit.
• Using a spoon, stuff a small amount of goat cheese into the cavity of each date and press the sides together to close.
• Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap each date with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Arrange evenly on a baking sheet with raised edges (otherwise grease will get everywhere) and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the dates and use the toothpick to turn each one so it's laying on its side. Bake for another 5-8 minutes, until browned to your liking, and turn the dates to the other side and repeat. Remove from the oven, place on a paper towel lined plate, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

COCONUT DATE ROLLS

Steps:

• Chop coconut on large mat or cutting board and set aside.
• Place almonds into food processor. Add the dates on top. Whir in the food processor until these form a paste. You will still see some crumbs or large pieces of almond - this is OK.
• Once paste is mixed it will start to form a ball. Remove from food processor and roll into 2" logs or balls.
• Roll and press thru chopped coconut. While rolling your hands may become sticky due to the sugar in the dates - just rinse your hands with cold water and you will be able to handle the mixture easily again.
• Serve chilled. Store in fridge up to 2 weeks.
• Prep time is chopping coconut and processing paste. Cooking time is rolling.

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Stuff dates with one almond or pecan per date. Roll in powdered sugar.
• Place on wax paper in the refrigerator until ready to serve.