Ping Pong Balls

Ping Pong Balls
by Elaine Kramer

I had these at a Relief Society recipe tasting event right before school started in 2014, which I attended with my neighbor Elma Lunak. She loved these and asked for the recipe, and I'm glad she did!

1/2 cup walnuts 3/4 cup finely shredded coconut,
1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped divided
1/2 cup raw almonds 3/4 cup oats
1/2 cup pure maple syrup 3 tablespoons chocolate chips
1/3 cup peanut or almond butter 1 teaspoon vanilla
Using a food processor or high speed blender, add walnuts and process until chunky crumbs form.
Add dates and process again. Add almonds and chocolate chips and process again (this may
be thick and require breaking up with a spoon). Add maple syrup, peanut or almond butter and
vanilla. Process until combined. Pour in medium bowl and add oats and coconut. Stir well. Roll
into walnut sized balls and place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Remove from
refrigerator and roll in remaining coconut. Store in refrigerator or freezer.