Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I don't go for raw fruit desserts or confections but I like this one when Donna makes them. That is if she lets me have one. Sissy (hope to post more by next week) , " christie_0131 " <christie0131 wrote: > > Hi Donna > I am planning on making these tomorrow. They call for toasted > coconut. How would you do that? Would dry frying it like sesame > seeds or nuts work? > TIA > Christie > > , Donnalilacflower > <thelilacflower@> wrote: > > > > Here's a favorite of mine. Uses cardamom, cashews, > > coconut and dates! All 4 of my favorites together. > > I use 5 cardamom pods and these are nippy good! > > Hope the other measurements help Christie! > > > > Date-Cardamom-Cashew Blobs > > > > Spicy, unique flavor in a flash. > > > > 1 cup (250 mL) lightly toasted cashew pieces > > cardamom seeds from two to four pods or 1/8 to 1/4 tsp (0.5-1 mL) > powdered > > 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped dates > > finely grated peel of one organic orange > > 1/2 cup dried coconut, toasted and then powdered in blender > > > > Chop cashews fairly fine (the blender chops them too fine). Remove > cardamom from pods and grind with a mortar and pestle or between two > spoons. Combine cashews and cardamom in a bowl with dates and orange > peel. Knead mixture with fingertips until uniform, then roll in one > inch (2.5 cm) balls and coat with coconut. Makes 18 blobs. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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