Baked Date Balls

These baked balls with coconut, walnuts, and dates make for a rich and chewy holiday treat.

• Calories: 69 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 egg white

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool on wire racks.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine butter, water, and dates. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Pour date mixture into a medium bowl. Mix in the brown sugar and chopped nuts.

Step 5

Whip egg whites in a small bowl until stiff. Fold egg whites into date mixture. Roll dough into 2 inch balls and roll in shredded coconut. Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart