SUGARED DATE BALLS

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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

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.

Gamer Noob
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These date balls are a great way to use up leftover dates.


Collins Billions
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These date balls are a healthy and delicious snack that I can feel good about giving to my kids.


Prava Bhattarai
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These date balls are the perfect addition to any party or gathering.


Nana zai
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I actually really enjoyed these date balls.


Baijnath Mahato
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These date balls are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Cally Cobble
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These date balls are so delicious and satisfying! I can't believe they're made with healthy ingredients.


Imran ramzan
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I love how easy these date balls are to make! They're the perfect snack or dessert to have on hand.


Jaryiah White
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These date balls were a bit dry, but I think that's because I didn't use enough honey. I'll definitely try making them again with more honey.


Arshad Iqbal Vlogs
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The date balls were delicious!


anantha krishnan
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These date balls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Tanvir Hossn
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I was a bit skeptical about making these date balls, but I'm so glad I did! They were surprisingly delicious and satisfying.


Fik The computer hacker (Doniane)
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These date balls were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making them again.


John Zarlino
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I made these date balls for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the chewy texture and the burst of flavor in each bite.


Luckman Princely Young
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These sugared date balls were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet dates, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic spices was simply irresistible.