Add dates to your food processor and process until broken up into pea-sized bits.

Add in coconut flakes, dried tart cherries, cashews, extract and a pinch of salt.

Process until well-combined. This will take 3-5 minutes. Mixture should just start to come together into a large ball, but be careful not to over-process as the oil will start to separate from mixture.

Roll the mixture into 12 tablespoon-sized balls.

Let firm up in refrigerator or freezer before serving. You can always (optionally) drizzle your bites with melted dark chocolate or roll them in additional shredded coconut flakes.