DATE BALLS
A holiday tradition. My mother made these date balls every year at Christmas time. They may be stored in a plastic or glass container. If the weather is warm, keep them in the refrigerator. Make sure balls are cooled thoroughly before storing.
Provided by Melanie Butler
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir dates, sugar, and margarine in a large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Fold crispy rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla extract into the date mixture until evenly mixed.
- Grease your hands with margarine. Roll date mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Spread confectioners' sugar into a shallow dish; roll date balls in confectioners' sugar to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 70.7 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
MOM'S DATE BALLS
My Mom made these every Christmas since I was little. Then I started to make them every Christmas for my kids...
Provided by S Miedema
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix together in skillet - Dates, butter, brown sugar and water. Cook over medium heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until thickened to a paste.
- 2. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3. Mix in 2 cups of the rice crispies. Allow to cool to touch then roll into small balls. Roll in coconut or powdered sugar. Serving size depends on how big the balls are.
MOM'S FROSTED DATE BALLS
These are something good to make for Christmas.
Provided by patricia taylor
Categories Other Snacks
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Sift the flour twice. Add salt. Cream the butter and gradually add sugar. Add milk and vanilla. Sift in flour. Blend in dates and nuts. Roll into 1 inch balls.
- 2. Place about 3 inches apart on undressed cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until lightly brown. While still warm, roll in confectionary sugar. Makes about 3 dozen.
SUGARED DATE BALLS
When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much to the delight of my family, I've continued her delicious tradition.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in dates and nuts. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 22-25 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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.
Provided by Joycie52
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Time 30m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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.
- Form mixture into small balls using your hands.
- Pour confectioners' sugar into a resealable bag; add date-nut balls and lightly shake bag until balls are coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 32.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
MOM'S DATE BALLS
I can't decide if I like my mom's date ball or her date bars the best- It's a toss up. You decide. Check out both.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Cookies
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Mix the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan and cook slowly over medium-low heat until thick , about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla and cereal, mix well and let cool until you can handle it with buttered or sprayed hands. Pinch off small pieces and roll into balls and then roll into the coconut. Set aside to set. Store lightly covered.
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