Medjoul dates are naturally sweet and this makes a great dessert or appetizer. These little date balls are easy to make in advance so that you can enjoy your guests and not worry about spending to much time in the kitchen. They go great with coffee or tea time as well. The toasted pecans and coconut go great with the sweetness of the dates. Ingredients Medjoul Dates Pitted (12 large or 16 small) 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup toasted crushed pecans 1 cup toasted coconut 1 cup crushed pistachios mini cupcake liners Directions In a food processor, blend the dates in 2 separate batches until in a paste consistency. Add both batches back to food processor and turn on, slowly add melted butter then add toasted pecans. Place the date mixture into a bowl. Form 1 tbs size date balls, roll each date ball in the toasted coconut or pistachios. Place each rolled date ball in the cupcake liner, refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. As an alternative to nuts, you can use crushed graham crackers or other types of nuts.