Step 1

Place ¼ cup pistachios in a food processor fitted with a metal blade.

Step 2

Process until nuts resemble coarse sand. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Add cashews and remaining ¼ cup pistachios to the food processor and process until finely ground.

Step 4

Add the dates, pumpkin purée, spices and vanilla extract and continue to process until ingredients are combined and smooth. At this point, you may adjust spices, if desired.

Step 5

Using a spoon (or your hands), scoop and roll mixture into 9 equal (golf-ball-size) balls.

Step 6

Roll each ball in the reserved pistachios and serve immediately or store in the freezer or the fridge.