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

Date-Nut Balls are a delightful and healthy treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. These little balls of goodness are packed with natural sweetness from dates and an extra crunch from nuts, making them the ultimate snack or dessert option. Whether you're looking for a quick energy boost or a tasty after-dinner indulgence, Date-Nut Balls are the perfect solution.

Not only are these Date-Nut Balls delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to mak...

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Ingredients

  • 14 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup pitted chopped dates
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen balls

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir dates and white sugar in melted butter until thick and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Stir crispy rice cereal and pecans into hot date mixture. Let cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Form mixture into small balls with your hands.
  • Pour confectioners' sugar into a resealable plastic bag; add date-nut balls, seal the bag, and lightly shake until well-coated.
  • Nutrition

    76 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 33mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 32mg