Unbaked Poppy Seed Balls

7. 10. 2025

These poppy seed balls are unbaked, have only a small number of ingredients, and are relatively quick to make. If you love poppy seeds, you might really like these on your Christmas cookie platter. They are definitely unique!

Ingredients

• 7 oz pitted dates (soft, not dried), such as Medjool
• 3 ½ oz ground poppy seeds
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of water (optionally, you can mix with a teaspoon of honey)
• 1 handful of whole poppy seeds (any type can be used, but the “blue” variety are especially pretty)
• blanched and peeled whole almonds (optional)

Method

• First, pit the dates.
• Then separate 1 cup.
• Blend the dates with 1 cup of ground poppy seeds in a food processor or blender.
• Then, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to make the mixture sticky.
• If the dates are a little dry and/or not too sweet, you can use a little honey (1 teaspoon maximum) as part of the measured amount of water.
• Transfer the mixture to baking paper and mix into a mass.
• Divide into four equal portions.
• Then, shape each part into a log.
• Cut each log into eight equal-sized pieces.
• Roll each piece (there will be 32 in total) into balls.
• Pour a handful or two of whole poppy seeds into a shallow dish.
• Wrap each ball thoroughly in the whole poppy seed.
• Optionally, gently press a whole blanched and peeled almond (pointy side down) into the center of each coated ball.
• Place the balls ideally in paper cups.
• Bon apetite!

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