Salted Chocolate–Tahini Bliss Balls

Name: Salted Chocolate–Tahini Bliss Balls (Tupak E-khorma)
Yield: Makes 10
Ingredients: ⅔ cup plus 1 Tbsp. unsalted, shelled raw pistachios, divided; 4 Medjool dates; ⅓ cup tahini (such as Soom); 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup; ¾ tsp. kosher salt; ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, divided; 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

By Molly Baz

March 15, 2018

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Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Molly Baz, prop styling by Emily Eisen

These two-bite “bliss balls,” known in Persian cuisine as tupak e-khorma, are just fudgy and chocolaty enough to satisfy a sweet tooth craving. Consider them an indulgent energy bite: Keep 'em in the fridge, then grab one when the craving hits.

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