Date-Nut Balls

This is one of my very favorite treats to make for the holidays and package up along with some fudge, pecan tarts, and pecan tasties, to 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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir dates and white sugar in the melted butter until thick and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in crispy rice cereal and pecans. Let mixture cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Form mixture into small balls using your hands.

Step 3

Pour confectioners' sugar into a resealable bag; add date-nut balls and lightly shake bag until balls are coated.