GRANDMA MARYELLEN'S CHRISTMAS DATE BALLS

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Grandma MaryEllen's Christmas Date Balls image

The first time I ever had these I must've eaten half a dozen one after the other! They are a fabulous little ball of wonder and look and even TASTE like Christmas! One of my favorites during the holidays! (These also freeze well, so get crackin'!) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! (Photo by me.) In my photo, they are the little...

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, 2 sticks
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 egg beaten
3 cups rice krispies
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, red and green
1 tsp. vanilla
*powdered sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • 1. In dutch oven, or heavy bottomed pot, melt butter over medium heat. Watch, don't brown. Stir in dark brown sugar and dates. Stir til melted a little. Remove from heat and add egg whisking in *QUICKLY* so you don't scramble the egg. Whisk til mixed well. Return to heat and stir constantly til boiling. Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat, add rest of ingredients, cool til cool enough to handle. Roll into balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Makes 3-4 dozen depending on size. 1 - 1 1/2" balls. Store airtight. Freezes well.

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