I don't add salt but a pinch of salt can bring out the flavor a bit. I definitely recommend adding chopped toasted hazelnuts or hazelnut butter if you're a Nutella lover!If the dates are not soft, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes or so.After processing, if the truffle paste is still too soft to handle, you can add a bit more cacao powder or place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or so and then take it out to roll the truffles.
Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until it's turns into a thick, fudge-like paste.
Use a tablespoon, teaspoon, or other small spoon to scoop out some truffle batter and use your hands to roll it into a ball. I lightly coat my hands with cacao powder to help prevent sticking.
Lightly roll each truffle in cacao powder into the shape of a small truffle ball and store sealed in the refrigerator or freezer for a few months.