No-Bake Chocolate Balls Perfect for Gifting or Entertaining
No-Bake Dubai Chocolate Balls made with dates, roasted nuts, and rich cocoa—soft, chewy, and rolled in coconut or dipped in chocolate. A wholesome, elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (with chilling)
- Yield: 18–20 balls 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½ cups pitted Medjool dates
1 cup roasted almonds or cashews
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: shredded coconut, melted dark chocolate, vanilla extract
Instructions
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Soak dates if dry. Add dates and nuts to food processor.
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Blend until mixture forms sticky dough.
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Add cocoa powder, spice, and salt. Blend to combine.
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Roll into 1-inch balls.
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Coat in coconut, cocoa, or chopped nuts—or drizzle with melted chocolate.
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Chill for 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Store in fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer. Customize with spices, seeds, or chocolate dips.