How to Make Date Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Date balls are a delicious treat that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while also providing a boost of energy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack to enjoy on the go or a healthy dessert option, date balls are the perfect choice.

The main ingredient in date balls is, of course, dates. Dates are a natural sweetener that is packed with nutrients including fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. They...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter or margarine
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Place dates, sugar, and margarine in a large saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and fold in crispy rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
  • Roll date mixture into 1-inch balls using lightly greased hands; allow balls to cool.
  • Spread confectioners' sugar into a shallow dish; roll date balls in confectioners' sugar to coat.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 71mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 86mg