Filled Dates

Ingredients:

• Dates--pitted Medjool, large
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• sliced or ground almonds--if desired

Directions:

1. Cut the dates in half lengthwise. 
2. Mix cream cheese, honey, and almond extract. Taste. If more extract or sweetness is desired, add more. Fill dates. If desired, sprinkle with ground almonds or insert a couple of sliced almonds in each date.

Submitted by Karen Kunzler