Food for the Gods Cookies

I made Date Walnut Rum Truffles and had some dates and walnuts left over.  It was not enough for a batch of Food for the Gods, but it could be good enough for a small batch of cookies. 

"Food for the Gods" is the popular name, at least in our country, for the super delicious dates and walnuts bars, so called because they are said to be food fit for gods' consumption.  

The "real" food for the gods are bar cookies, but with a bit of imagination, I came up with these cookies which are yummy and heavenly too!

Date Walnut Rum Truffles

I needed something quick, easy and delicious for Christmas.  I had a difficult time picking a product until someone made a request for these -

Date Walnut Rum Truffles...

Yes, in a heart-shaped candy box!

I remember making these 2 decades ago!  Although those were simple balls (and no rum, at that time!), like these -

But I thought it would be more elegant rolled in cocoa powder. 

Or maybe dipped in melted bittersweet chocolate (next time, I think!)?