DATE BALLS

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A holiday tradition. My mother made these date balls every year at Christmas time. They may be stored in a plastic or glass container. If the weather is warm, keep them in the refrigerator. Make sure balls are cooled thoroughly before storing.

Provided by Melanie Butler

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
1 cup white sugar
½ cup margarine
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cook and stir dates, sugar, and margarine in a large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Fold crispy rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla extract into the date mixture until evenly mixed.
  • Grease your hands with margarine. Roll date mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Spread confectioners' sugar into a shallow dish; roll date balls in confectioners' sugar to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 70.7 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

Kakon Kakon
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I like to freeze these date balls for later.


Kapishi Kapishi
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These date balls are a great make-ahead snack.


Md Indonasia
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I like to serve these date balls with a dollop of whipped cream.


ThatGuyJumpy
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These date balls are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth.


shun bae hatrix
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I like to add a little bit of honey to the batter for extra sweetness.


YngKidBG22 OTF
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These date balls are a great source of fiber and energy.


Elijah Orimoloye
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I like to roll the date balls in chopped nuts for a crunchy coating.


Shahid baloch
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These date balls are a great way to use up leftover dates.


Jiro Tasi
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I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.


Delight Sigudla
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These date balls are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


M Muavia
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I love the chewy texture and the sweet, nutty flavor.


princepearlmathias
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These date balls are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. They are made with all natural ingredients and are a great source of fiber and energy.


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