If using packaged dates, soak in hot water for 10 minutes, then dry completely. This will help soften them.
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse everything together into a paste.
With lightly oiled hands, roll the paste into small balls, and then roll in cocoa powder to finish.

2 cup medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup finely chopped cacao
2 tablespoon coconut oil, softened
2 tablespoon unsweetended cacao powder, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne