Stuffed dates

[Sweet_Pea]

24 Medjool dates (about 1 pound)
2 drops green food coloring (optional)
2/3 cup marzipan (almond paste)
2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Cut a lengthwise slit down the center, but not through, each date; remove seeds.

Sprinkle food coloring over marzipan, if desired; gently knead 4 to 5 times or until color is incorporated into marzipan. Divide marzipan mixture evenly among dates; stuff into slits. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Yield: 24 dates (serving size: 1 stuffed date)

[HOUDA-K]

Thanks ~J~

I always stuff my dates with coloured marzipan in both and green colouring.

Or another idea is to use almond power and Rose water with Vanilla essence and mix with your hand into small balls and place in the dates with walnuts on top for decoration.

Good for those who aren't so keen on dates. Medjool dates work well as they're quite big.

I do this every Eid and every munasabet.