Old-Fashioned Date Balls
These delightful no-bake Old-Fashioned Date Balls are chewy, sweet, and packed with nutty flavor—a perfect nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 24-30 balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups crisped rice cereal
- Powdered sugar, for dusting or rolling
Instructions
- Finely chop the pitted dates and pecans. Use a food processor for best results.
- Avoid using pre-chopped dates with a coating, as they will not bind properly.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add the granulated sugar and finely chopped dates to the saucepan.
- Cook and stir the mixture until the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, finely chopped pecans, and crisped rice cereal.
- Use a non-stick spatula to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
- Let the mixture cool for several minutes until it's comfortable to handle.
- Use your hands to form the cooled mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place the formed balls on parchment paper or a baking sheet.
- Lightly dust the balls with powdered sugar.
- Alternatively, roll the balls in a bowl of powdered sugar for a thicker coating.
- Store the finished Old-Fashioned Date Balls in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure dates are finely chopped for a smooth texture.
Use a non-stick spatula for easy mixing and cleanup.
Allow the mixture to cool sufficiently before rolling.
If mixture is too sticky, chill it for 10-15 minutes.
Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/old-fashioned-date-balls/