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4 Ingredient Date Caramels

4 Ingredient Date Caramels
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These 4-ingredient date caramels are a vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free treat that’s rich, chewy, and coated in decadent chocolate. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or serving at parties, they satisfy your sweet tooth while aligning with dietary preferences. Easy to make with wholesome ingredients, these caramels combine naturally sweet medjool dates with creamy almond butter and a smooth chocolate coating.

Ingredients

Date Caramel

  • 1 cup packed medjool dates, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup chocolate chips, or an 8-ounce chocolate bar
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Soak Dates: Place pitted medjool dates in a bowl of very hot water and soak for 10 minutes to soften.
  2. Blend Caramel Mixture: Drain the softened dates and transfer them to a food processor or high-speed blender. Add the almond butter and melted coconut oil, then pulse until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Freeze Caramel: Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spread the date caramel evenly inside. Place the pan in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours until the caramel is firm to the touch.
  4. Slice Caramels: Remove the firm date caramel from the loaf pan by lifting the parchment paper. Place the caramel block on a cutting board and slice into 12 small squares.
  5. Melt Chocolate Coating: In a heat-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips together with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil using either a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler on the stove. Stir until smooth and fully melted.
  6. Coat Caramels: Dip each caramel square into the melted chocolate, ensuring a full coating. Lift out carefully and place on a parchment-lined plate. Repeat with all pieces.
  7. Set Chocolate: Transfer the chocolate-coated caramels to the fridge and chill for 1 hour or until the chocolate has hardened and set completely.
  8. Serve & Store: Enjoy your chocolate-covered date caramels immediately or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for later snacking.

Notes

  • Use fresh, soft medjool dates for the best texture and sweetness.
  • Substitute almond butter with any nut or seed butter like peanut or cashew if preferred.
  • For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
  • Ensure chocolate is dairy-free if maintaining vegan status.
  • Store caramels in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
  • These caramels make great homemade gifts when packed in decorative boxes or tins.

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