Instructions: Blend in a food processor and reduce to a paste 1 pound dried pitted dates (of the soft, moist variety), then work in 1 pound coarsely chopped walnuts. Shape into marble-sized balls and roll in confectioners sugar. They will keep well for weeks and are good to serve with coffee.

Variation:
For an Algerian version with dried figs, blend in the food processor

1 pound dried figs

1 pound pitted dates

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon aniseed

1/2 pound coarsely chopped nuts.

confectioners sugar

Blend figs, dates, honey and aniseed in the food processor then work in coarsely chopped nuts.

Shape into marble-sized balls and roll in confectioners sugar.

Makes about 50.

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