DATE-PECAN BALLS

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Make and share this Date-Pecan Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 55 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups pecans, finely chopped
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
icing sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter with sugar in large bowl.
  • Mix in vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and spices.
  • Add pecans and dates and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape into walnut-size balls.
  • Transfer to wax paper lined tray.
  • Freeze 15 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease baking sheets.
  • Arrange cookies, spacing 1 inch apart.
  • Bake until golden, 15-20 minutes.
  • Roll in icing sugar.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Roll in icing sugar again.
  • Store in airtight container.

Albert Ford
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I love that these date pecan balls are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. They're a healthy and delicious treat that I can enjoy without guilt.


Jamie Mikulas
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These date pecan balls are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


DC Paxtor
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I made these date pecan balls for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.


jj sound245
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These date pecan balls are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Dani Sartori
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I've tried several different recipes for date pecan balls, but this one is by far the best. The dates and pecans are perfectly balanced, and the coating is crispy and flavorful.


Hassanur Rahman Hassan
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These date pecan balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and addictive!


Poppy Ntuli
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I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I really enjoyed these date pecan balls. The pecans and the coating balance out the sweetness of the dates.


Rashid Naz
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These date pecan balls are a great way to use up leftover dates and pecans.


Brandon Knox
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I love that these date pecan balls are made with all-natural ingredients. They're a healthy and delicious treat that I can feel good about giving my family.


Beerman Tamang
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These are the perfect make-ahead snack or dessert. They're also great for parties and potlucks.


Damonique spence
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I made these date pecan balls for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids.


Melissa Phelps
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These date pecan balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


jim xai9
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I was a bit skeptical about making these, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make and they taste amazing.


S N JANI
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These are the best date pecan balls I've ever had! The dates and pecans are so fresh and flavorful, and the coating is perfectly crispy.


Anita Gahadzikwa
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I've made these date pecan balls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.


Kevin Dooso
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These date pecan balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.