Best Date Balls

Name: Best Date Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped; 0.75 cup white sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup crisp rice cereal; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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These date balls taste like pecan pie and are super easy to make by combining all the ingredients in one saucepan. Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar or shredded coconut for a delicious treat.

Recipe by Barbara Keiner

Updated on April 3, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 date balls

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
¾ cup white sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Stir butter, dates, sugar, and egg yolks together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Stir in rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla. Let rest until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Roll cooled mixture into 24 small balls. Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

125	Calories
8g	Fat
15g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 125
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 37mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 84mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.