Best 6 Date Nut Balls Or Pie Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Date Nut Balls or Pie Crust article, where we present two delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of these sweet and nutty treats. Embark on a delightful expedition into the world of Date Nut Balls, a classic confection that combines the rich, chewy texture of dates with the crunchy goodness of walnuts, pecans, and a hint of warming spices. Alternatively, explore the realm of Pie Crust, a flaky, golden-brown pastry that encases a variety of enticing fillings, from classic apple pie to savory quiche. Whether you seek a quick and easy snack or a more elaborate dessert, our recipes will guide you through each step, ensuring a delightful culinary outcome. So, gather your ingredients, let your creativity soar, and embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our Date Nut Balls or Pie Crust recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DATE NUT BARS



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I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE NUT BALLS



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A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. It is my husband's favorite treat. I like these with pecans or walnuts. If you do not like nuts, omit the nuts and use 3 cups Rice Krispies. -Melinda Lord, Washington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped pistachios or almonds
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, finely chopped
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies and pistachios. In a large saucepan, combine butter, dates and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is combined., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over Rice Krispies mixture; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, press into 1-1/4-in. balls. Cool. If desired, roll in confectioner's sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DATE NUT BALLS



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These are delicious no-bake cookies that use Rice Krispies cereal for a crunchy texture combined with dates and walnuts. This recipe can be doubled easily. Make a double batch, and have plenty on hand for Holiday guests as they go quickly!

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 30 cookies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup dates, chopped
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter.
  • Add sugar, vanilla, egg, and dates.
  • Stir constantly 3 to 4 minutes or until egg is cooked and mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Remove pan from the heat.
  • Stir in puffed rice cereal and walnuts.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • When cool, roll into 1-inch balls.
  • If dough is sticky, dip fingers in water and then roll.
  • Place cookies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • Refrigerate until serving.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

DATE-NUT BALLS



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This is one of my very favorite treats to make for the holidays and package up along with some fudge, pecan tarts, and pecan tasties, to give to the neighbors. This way my husband and I can have a few too.

Provided by Joycie52

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 tablespoons butter
1 cup pitted chopped dates
1 cup white sugar
2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir dates and white sugar in the melted butter until thick and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in crispy rice cereal and pecans. Let mixture cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Form mixture into small balls using your hands.
  • Pour confectioners' sugar into a resealable bag; add date-nut balls and lightly shake bag until balls are coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 32.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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

DATE NUT COOKIE PIES



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Don't let the humble name fool you. These little cookies are bursting with flavor. They're reminiscent of those fig cookies you had as a kid-raised to the third power. The cream pastry is tender and flaky, and the honey-kissed filling, just sweet enough, is deepened by plump Medjool dates. They're also bite-size and adorable.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     Date     Pecan     Walnut     Pie     Kid-Friendly     Dessert     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 18

Pastry:
3 cups (13 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes
3 large egg yolks
4 to 6 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more for brushing
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Filling:
3 1/4 ounces (3/4 cup) chopped pitted Medjool dates
3/4 cup water
1 ounce (1/4 cup) pecans
1 ounce (1/4 cup) walnuts
2 tablespoons honey or sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (from 1 orange)
1 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • To prepare the pastry, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of the cream and pulse just until the dough starts to come together. Add more cream if necessary but stop before the dough is too wet. Tip half of the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and form it into a disk. Repeat with the remaining dough. Chill the disks for at least 2 hours.
  • To prepare the filling, bring the dates and the water to a simmer over medium heat in a small saucepan. Cook until the dates are very soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the dates and the water to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and add the pecans, walnuts, honey, orange zest, cardamom, cloves, and salt and pulse until you have a chunky paste. Let cool completely.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Working with one disk at a time, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/8 inch on a very lightly floured surface. (Less flour means a more tender cookie.) Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough and set them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining disk. You can reroll the dough once if you like.
  • Scoop about a rounded 1/2 teaspoon of filling onto half of the dough circles. Brush the edges of the filling-topped circles with a bit of cream and top with another dough circle, gently pressing the edges to seal. Once you've sandwiched all of the cookies, use a fork to crimp all of the edges.
  • Chill the cookies until firm, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Brush the top of each cookie with cream and sprinkle with a bit of sanding sugar. Bake until the cookies are golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through. Let the cookies cool completely on a rack.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe dates to ensure the best flavor and texture of your date nut balls or pie crust.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water or milk and mix until it comes together.
  • If the mixture is too wet, add a tablespoon or two of flour or almond meal and mix until it is no longer sticky.
  • Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping it into balls or pressing it into a pie plate. This will help it hold its shape better.
  • Be creative with your add-ins! You can add chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or spices to your date nut balls or pie crust.

Conclusion:

Whether you're making date nut balls or a pie crust, this recipe is a great way to use up ripe dates. The resulting treats are delicious, nutritious, and easy to make. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, try making a batch of date nut balls or a date nut pie. You won't be disappointed!

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