Weather Advisory: Temporary Door Closure

Due to extreme cold, access through the Moakley Building's entrance off Boston Medical Center Place will be temporarily closed from 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, through 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9.

All patients and visitors should use the main entrance for the Menino and Yawkey Buildings during this time. The hospital remains open and operating as normal.

We appreciate your patience as we take these precautions during severe winter weather.

This is a delectable dessert, fun to serve to others at a gathering or party.  Dried dates are very sweet and sticky, making them the perfect ingredient to bind these truffles together. It is a perfect snack or dessert. 

Ingredients


Walnuts - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Dates - 2 cups Water - 1/4 cup Cocoa-Powder - 1/2 cup, raw Vanilla - 1tsp Toppings - 1 cup chopped nuts, coconut or cocoa powder (for rolling)

Instructions

Step 1
Pulse walnuts in the bledner or food processor until fine
Step 2
Add dates, water, and vanilla and blend until combined
Step 3
Add the cocoa powder and blend until smooth and a dough forms (if the dough is too sticky, try pushing the batter down with a spatula. If it continues to stick, slowly add 1 tbsp of water at a time).
Step 4
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour
Step 5
Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll into a ball
Step 6
Keep in the refirdgerator or at room temperature

Notes

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