DATE BALLS

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This was one of my mother's recipes for Christmas cookies. These moist and crisp cookies are fun and easy to make. These cookies get better over time when the flavors blend together. Enjoy.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
4 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups dates, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
0.5 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut

Steps:

Melt butter and sugar carefully.
Add chopped dates and cook until it boils. Take off heat and allow to cool slightly.
Add milk and salt into well beaten eggs and stir into hot date mixture.
Boil mixture 2 minutes.
Add vanilla and nuts.
Let cool, then add Rice Crispies and stir.
Butter hands, and shape into well rounded tablespoon size balls and roll in coconut.
Store in air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6098.4, Fat 340.2, SaturatedFat 184.2, Cholesterol 915.3, Sodium 5367.5, Carbohydrate 775.2, Fiber 48.1, Sugar 627.1, Protein 47.9

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