No Sugar, No Oven! A Super Quick Treat! Melts in Your Mouth

Ingredients and Preparation

To begin, gather the following ingredients:

• 1 cup dates, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes
• 1/2 cup sweetener-based cookies, ground into crumbs
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 7 fluid ounces milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• 2.1 ounces dark chocolate (sugar-free)
• 4 ounces white chocolate (sugar-free)

Start by draining the soaked dates and removing their seeds. Then, chop them into small pieces and mix them with the ground cookies, cocoa powder, salt, milk, and vegetable oil. Blend the mixture until smooth and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Mixing and Forming

Once chilled, lubricate your hands with oil and roll the mixture into small balls. Insert a hazelnut into the center of each ball and reshape if needed. Place the candies back in the refrigerator for another 40 minutes to firm up.

Chocolate Coating

While the candies chill, melt the dark and white chocolate in separate bowls over a water bath. Stir in a tablespoon of vegetable oil into each melted chocolate for a smoother consistency. Add chopped hazelnuts to the chocolate.
Dip each chilled candy into the melted chocolate, coating them evenly. Return the candies to the refrigerator for a final 30 minutes.

Refrigeration and Serving

Once the chocolate has set, your no-sugar, no-oven Christmas candies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them chilled for the best taste and texture, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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