Algerian Stuffed Dates

Ingredients:

• 24 medjool dates about 1 pound
• 2 drops green food coloring
• 2/3 cup marzipan almond paste
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit down the center but not through each date; remove seeds
• Sprinkle food coloring over marzipan if desired; gently knead 4 to 5 times or until color is incorporated into marzipan
• Divide marzipan mixture evenly among dates; stuff into slits
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar