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

Monsur Ahmmad
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I made these date balls with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Sn Nurunnabi
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These date balls are delicious! I love the combination of dates, nuts, and seeds.


Alfred Omari
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I've made these date balls several times and they're always a hit! They're a great healthy snack for parties or potlucks.


Ashu Pun
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These date balls are a great way to use up ripe dates. I love that they're a no-bake recipe, so I can make them in the summer without heating up my kitchen.


Kj Khfh Hjgf
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I love how easy these date balls are to make. I can make them in just a few minutes, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


SHAHRUKH REHMAN
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These date balls are the perfect healthy snack for my sweet cravings. They're filling and satisfying, and they taste great.


Naemi Haukongo
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I've been making these date balls for years and they're always a favorite. They're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without overindulging.


Raju Hossain
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These date balls are a great healthy snack for on the go. I love that they're portable and easy to eat.


Beautiful Noise Relaxation
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I made these date balls with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Faisal D'souza
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These date balls are delicious! I love the combination of dates, nuts, and seeds.


Araz Zaxoy
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I've made these date balls several times and they're always a hit! They're a great healthy snack for parties or potlucks.


Bipana Chhetri
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These date balls are a great way to use up ripe dates. I love that they're a no-bake recipe, so I can make them in the summer without heating up my kitchen.


Spreading Smiles
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I love how easy these date balls are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make them whenever I need a healthy snack.


Suzon Miha
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These date balls are the perfect healthy snack! They're filling and satisfying, and they taste great.


Zachary Arnold
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I made these date balls for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat more fruit.


dumisani ngubane
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These date balls were so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're made with all natural ingredients and they're a great healthy snack.


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