Use plump, sweet Medjool dates for these simple no-bake four-ingredient treats. When decoratively wrapped, they make fantastic hostess gifts.
- Portion size 46 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Holiday Cookbook: Fall 2009
Ingredients
Method
Finely chop apricots and pistachios. In bowl and using hands, mash together marzipan, apricots and pistachios. Divide into 46 pieces of about 1 tsp (5 mL) each; roll each into 1-1/4-inch (3 cm) log.Cut each date down 1 side of centre to expose pit; open gently and remove pit. Press marzipan log into hollow. Serve at room temperature. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.)
Nutritional facts Per piece: about
- Sodium 1 mg
- Protein 1 g
- Calories 101.0
- Total fat 2 g
- Potassium 217 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat trace
- Total carbohydrate 22 g
%RDI
- Iron 3.0
- Folate 2.0
- Calcium 2.0
- Vitamin A 1.0
