How to Make Sesame Date Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Traditional Middle Eastern sweets are known for their rich flavors and exotic ingredients. One such delightful confection is the sesame date roll. This delectable treat is a combination of sweet, gooey dates and nutty sesame, rolled up into bite-sized pieces for a satisfying snack or dessert.

Sesame date rolls are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Dates are a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, while sesame seeds are rich in healthy fats, protein, and m...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chopped dried dates
  • hot water as needed
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup whole raw almonds
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place dates in a small bowl and completely cover with hot water. Allow to soak until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, but reserve soaking liquid.
  • Combine soaked dates, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, walnuts, almonds, coconut, coconut oil, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a large food processor. Pulse several times until mixture comes together to form a soft "dough," scraping down the sides as necessary. If mixture is too dry, add in some of the reserved soaking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Turn out dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Roll into a 10-inch long by 1 1/2-inch wide log using lightly greased hands. Sprinkle remaining toasted sesame seeds evenly over the log on all sides, pressing them in gently. Wrap the log in parchment paper, and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 to 2 hours.
  • Remove log from fridge, and cut into about sixteen 1/2-inch thick rounds. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 12mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 160mg