BAKED DATE BALLS

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Rich and chewy, a holiday treat.

Provided by Tracy Wing

Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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.
Pour date mixture into a medium bowl. Mix in the brown sugar and chopped nuts.
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
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 9.4 g