Date Nut Balls

Name: Date Nut Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 8 oz dates, chopped; 1 large egg; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 4 cups crispy rice cereal; 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut

@dinnerin321 shares a classic recipe for Date Nut Balls, a sweet and chewy no-bake treat. A mixture of dates, pecans, and rice cereal is cooked, rolled into balls, and coated in shredded coconut for a delicious holiday snack.

🌍American 🏷️Date nut balls 🏷️No-bake 🏷️Dessert 🏷️Holiday Christmas

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
8 oz dates, chopped
1 large egg
1 cup pecans, chopped
4 cups crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut

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Instructions

1
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
2
Stir in the sugar, chopped dates, and egg until combined.
3
Add the chopped pecans and continue to stir.
4
Increase the heat to medium-high and stir constantly until the mixture begins to bubble.
5
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
6
In a large bowl, pour the warm date mixture over the crispy rice cereal and stir until fully coated.
7
Using a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
8
Roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat completely.
9
Place the finished balls on a tray and let them cool completely before serving.