DATE BALLS

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This was my favorite candy for the Christmas holidays. My mother would make it especially for me every year. She rolled hers in coconut and I roll mine in powdered sugar.

Provided by Joyce Lowery

Categories     Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c sugar
2 c pecans, chopped
2 c chopped dates
1 c butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
5 c rice krispies cereal

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter. Add the sugar.
  • 2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • 3. Add the dates. Cook for five minutes.
  • 4. Remove from heat and cool a few minutes.
  • 5. Add hot mixture, a spoonful at a time, to the eggs. Stir rapidly.
  • 6. Boil two minutes longer. Remove from heat.
  • 7. Pour over rice krispies. Roll into balls. Roll balls in coconut or powdered sugar. Chill until serving time.

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