Best 6 Paula Deens Date Nut Jingle Balls Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Date Nut Jingle Balls, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful treats, also known as Energy Balls or No-Bake Cookies, are a delightful fusion of sweet, nutty, and chewy textures. With a medley of wholesome ingredients like dates, walnuts, oats, peanut butter, and a touch of honey, these energy balls pack a nutritious punch. They are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and can be tailored to suit your dietary preferences if needed. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy snack, a post-workout refuel, or a guilt-free dessert, these Date Nut Jingle Balls have got you covered. So, let's dive into the world of sweet and wholesome indulgence with our curated collection of recipes, catering to a range of tastes and preferences.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SUGARED DATE BALLS
When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much to the delight of my family, I've continued her delicious tradition.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in dates and nuts. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 22-25 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
DATE BRAN JINGLE BALLS
Provided by Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container, separating balls with layers of wax paper, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Trisha Kruse, an administrative assistant, created quick, easy, no-bake date-nut balls to fill that special niche in your holiday repertoire.
- Place cereal, dates and pecans in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add honey, cream cheese and brandy (or orange liqueur or orange juice) and pulse until a stiff dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-size portions and shape with greased hands into balls. Roll each ball in chopped nuts (or date sugar or coconut or wheat germ). Place on wax paper. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or storing.
- Recipe Nutrition:
- Per cookie: 104 calories; 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 3 g mono unsaturated fat); 2 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 42 mg sodium; 111 mg potassium
- 1 Carbohydrate Servings
- Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat
DATE NUT BALLS
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
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.
COCONUT DATE BALLS
There are a few classic recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of those. These chewy balls are surprisingly crunchy and they look so pretty on a holiday candy tray.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the dates, sugar and eggs. Cook and stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, cereal and vanilla. When cool enough to handle, shape into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
DATE NUT BALLS
I found this hidden gem of a recipe in a library book several years ago. It is always the first to go in my Christmas goody baskets.
Provided by Bullscreeker
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 50-60 small balls
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In electric skillet set at 300 degrees (or heavy pan over low heat), cook butter, sugar, dates and egg until gooey and thickened. about 7-10 min.
- Add pecans and vanilla.
- Then add Rice Krispies.
- Mix well.
- Cool until slightly warm.
- Form into balls & roll in powdered sugar.
- Makes 50-60 small balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 30.7, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 0.6
DATE NUT BALLS
My granddaughter, Casey, will not let a Christmas go by without me making these for her. The whole family is crazy over these. When Casey was in elementry & middle school, she would always ask me to make an extra batch so she could take some to her teachers.
Provided by Bea L.
Categories Other Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot, melt butter on med-low heat. Add brown sugar & mix well. Add dates and mix well. Add coconut and mix well. Cook this mixture for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 2. Remove from heat and add pecans and mix well. Add rice krispies, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 3. Once this is combined well, put powdered sugar into a large bowl that has a tight fitting lid. Roll mixture into small balls (slightly larger than a large marble or a big grape...bite-size) then drop into *powdered sugar.
- 4. Put lid on bowl and gently shake & turn bowl to coat the date balls. Remove balls, shaking off excess sugar & store in air tight container.
- 5. *NOTE: Some people roll them in coconut instead of powdered sugar. It's your choice.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to chop the dates and nuts. This will make the process much faster and easier.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates and nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little bit of milk or water. You want the mixture to be moist enough to hold together, but not too wet.
- If you want the balls to be extra nutty, add more nuts to the mixture.
- If you want the balls to be sweeter, add more sugar to the mixture.
- If you're using chocolate chips, be sure to use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. Milk chocolate chips will be too sweet.
- If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use chopped chocolate instead.
- If you want the balls to have a richer flavor, use butter instead of margarine.
- If you're using margarine, be sure to use a good quality margarine that has a high fat content.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Paula Deen's Date Nut Jingle Balls are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They're easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them perfect for busy holiday parties. These balls are also a great way to use up leftover dates and nuts. So if you're looking for a sweet and easy holiday treat, give Paula Deen's Date Nut Jingle Balls a try!
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