MOM'S DATE BALLS

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I can't decide if I like my mom's date ball or her date bars the best- It's a toss up. You decide. Check out both.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cookies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c butter
1 c chopped dates
1 c chopped nuts
1 medium egg
2 c rice krispy cereal
1 tsp vanilla extract
flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan and cook slowly over medium-low heat until thick , about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla and cereal, mix well and let cool until you can handle it with buttered or sprayed hands. Pinch off small pieces and roll into balls and then roll into the coconut. Set aside to set. Store lightly covered.

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