SNOWBALLS (DATE BALLS)

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These are one of my favorite cookies to make at Christmas. Hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we do.

Provided by Gaye Reeves

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 stick butter
1 c sugar
1 8 oz package chopped dates (make sure they are not sugar coated)
2 c rice krispies
1 c pecans (chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first three ingredients and cook for approximately 10 minutes until it comes to a boil. Take off the eye and cool slightly.
  • 2. Add all remaining ingredients except confectioner sugar. Dump onto wax paper. Roll into quarter-sized balls.
  • 3. Add confectioner sugar to a large plastic bag or bowl. Dump balls into large plastic bag or bowl. Toss until covered. Store in Christmas tins.

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