MOM'S DATE BALLS

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My Mom made these every Christmas since I was little. Then I started to make them every Christmas for my kids...

Provided by S Miedema

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 - 8oz pkg pitted dates
1 stick butter, cold
1 c brown sugar
4 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c puffed rice cereal

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together in skillet - Dates, butter, brown sugar and water. Cook over medium heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until thickened to a paste.
  • 2. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3. Mix in 2 cups of the rice crispies. Allow to cool to touch then roll into small balls. Roll in coconut or powdered sugar. Serving size depends on how big the balls are.

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