Best Date Balls

Best Date Balls

These date balls taste like pecan pie and are super easy to make by combining all the ingredients in one saucepan. Roll each ball in confectioners’ sugar or shredded coconut for a delicious treat.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
24 date balls
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Stir butter, dates, sugar, and egg yolks together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.

Step 2
Stir in rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla. Let rest until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Roll cooled mixture into 24 small balls. Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

125
Calories
8g
Fat
15g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 125
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol27mg 9%
Sodium37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate15g 5%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars13g
Protein1g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium10mg 1%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium84mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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