AUNT CASSIE'S DATE BALLS

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Can't remember where this recipe originated, but I do know that my family has been making them for years especially around the holidays.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-8 oz packages pitted dates
8 Tbsp butter
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
4 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c rice crispies

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together in a 12" saucepan dates, butter, brown sugar and water. Cook over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until thickens to a paste.
  • 2. Remove from heat and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix in 2 cups Rice Crispies.
  • 3. Allow mixture to cool to touch and then roll into small balls. Roll balls in shredded coconut or powdered sugar.
  • 4. Makes about 48 balls.

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