Spice Date and Almond Balls

Prep time: 30 minutes | makes about 30 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped almonds, divided
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup dried figs
• ½ cup hot water
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground cardamom
• ¼ cup warm honey

Instructions:

Using a food processor, blend dates, figs, water, spices and one cup of the almonds into a paste, scraping down the sides as you go.

Form mixture into one-inch balls.

Roll each ball in honey and coat with remaining almonds.

Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.