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Date Balls
Date balls are a simple no-bake treat filled with lots of flavor and crunch! Sweet and light and rolled in coconut or powdered sugar for some festive flair.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces (226 g) chopped dates
- 2 cups (56 g) crisp rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped pecans
- sweetened shredded coconut or confectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the egg, sugar, butter, salt, and dates. Cook, stirring frequently, until the dates are soft and the mixture is thick. This will take 8 to 10 minutes.
- Place the saucepan in cold water until the mixture is cool enough to handle. It will need about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir the cereal and pecans into the date mixture.
- Working quickly, shape tablespoon-size portions into balls. Roll each ball in coconut or confectioners' sugar. Place on parchment paper or waxed paper to cool and set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to a week.
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