Best Walnut Date Balls Recipes

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WALNUT BALLS



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This is an old, old recipe that has been in the family for years. The origin is unknown. Recipe uses very little sugar in it and is rolled in superfine sugar to sweeten.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup super fine sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream the sugar and butter. Add flour, nuts, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Batter will be very crumbly.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Roll in super fine sugar. When cool, roll again, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

DATE NUT BALLS



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A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. It is my husband's favorite treat. I like these with pecans or walnuts. If you do not like nuts, omit the nuts and use 3 cups Rice Krispies. -Melinda Lord, Washington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped pistachios or almonds
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, finely chopped
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies and pistachios. In a large saucepan, combine butter, dates and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is combined., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over Rice Krispies mixture; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, press into 1-1/4-in. balls. Cool. If desired, roll in confectioner's sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DATE-NUT BALLS



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This is one of my very favorite treats to make for the holidays and package up along with some fudge, pecan tarts, and pecan tasties, to give to the neighbors. This way my husband and I can have a few too.

Provided by Joycie52

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 tablespoons butter
1 cup pitted chopped dates
1 cup white sugar
2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir dates and white sugar in the melted butter until thick and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in crispy rice cereal and pecans. Let mixture cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Form mixture into small balls using your hands.
  • Pour confectioners' sugar into a resealable bag; add date-nut balls and lightly shake bag until balls are coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 32.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

DATE BALLS



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A holiday tradition. My mother made these date balls every year at Christmas time. They may be stored in a plastic or glass container. If the weather is warm, keep them in the refrigerator. Make sure balls are cooled thoroughly before storing.

Provided by Melanie Butler

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
1 cup white sugar
½ cup margarine
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cook and stir dates, sugar, and margarine in a large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Fold crispy rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla extract into the date mixture until evenly mixed.
  • Grease your hands with margarine. Roll date mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Spread confectioners' sugar into a shallow dish; roll date balls in confectioners' sugar to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 70.7 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

COCONUT DATE BALLS



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There are a few classic recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of those. These chewy balls are surprisingly crunchy and they look so pretty on a holiday candy tray.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the dates, sugar and eggs. Cook and stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, cereal and vanilla. When cool enough to handle, shape into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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