Place 2 cups of pecans in food processor and blend for 20 seconds. It should still have whole pieces and some crumbs

Add cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla and blend for another 20 seconds.

Add dates. Side Note: I used Pitted Baking Dates (who knew they existed?! They are fantastic, no soaking and they were the same price as regular dates! See if your store has it as well.)

Slowly add water until forms a wet ball.

Roll into small balls. (My favorite part! I love getting messy!) You can even roll in extra cinnamon, chocolate or even shredded coconut! They are filling and delicious! I left some half plain (my kids favorite) and the other half, rolled in cocoa. I sooo wish I had shredded coconut on hand, tisk! tisk!

Place in fridge for thirty minutes and then dive in. They are good for you, they taste great and the kids think they are "chocolate balls!" I'm laughing....wahaha. I love when I can get one over on them!