Date-Nut Balls

Date-Nut Balls

These date-nut balls are one of my very favorite treats to make for the holidays. Package up with some fudge, pecan tarts, and pecan tasties, and give to the neighbors. This way, my husband and I can have a few too.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
76 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Stir crispy rice cereal and pecans into hot date mixture. Let cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Form mixture into small balls with your hands.
Step 4
Pour confectioners' sugar into a resealable plastic bag; add date-nut balls, seal the bag, and lightly shake until well-coated.
Date-Nut Balls
Date-Nut Balls

Ingredients

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

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