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Place dates in a medium bowl; cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
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Place pecans in food processor; pulse until finely ground.
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Add dates, pumpkin, coconut, extract, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; pulse until well mixed. Place in a medium bowl. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.
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Using clean hands, roll into tablespoon-sized balls; roll in reserved coconut (if desired).
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Store, refrigerated, in airtight container.