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

Churchill coo
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I made these date nut balls for my family and they loved them! They are the perfect healthy snack or dessert.


Abdullah al mahamud
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These date nut balls are delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Caden Coberly
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I love these date nut balls! They are the perfect healthy snack or dessert.


Faith Adekunle
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These date nut balls are the perfect healthy snack. They are filling and satisfying, and they taste great.


horniazi goods786
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I made these date nut balls and they were so easy to make! They are the perfect healthy snack for on the go.


Hd cd
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These date nut balls are delicious! I love the combination of dates, nuts, and spices. They are the perfect healthy snack or dessert.


Nayan Kumar
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I made these date nut balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are the perfect finger food for a party or gathering.


Mubeen Gulfam
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These date nut balls are a great healthy snack. They are filling and satisfying, and they taste great. I love that they are made with natural ingredients.


Ella Singesi
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I was so excited to try these date nut balls and they did not disappoint! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Marilyn Austin
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These are the best date nut balls I have ever had! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dates, nuts, and spices.


Saddam Afghani
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I made these date nut balls for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. They are the perfect healthy snack or dessert.


anneloise mwangi
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These date nut balls are so delicious and easy to make! I love that they are made with wholesome ingredients and that they are a good source of protein and fiber. I will definitely be making these again and again!