Photo: Sorin Gheorghita
Date Balls
7 ingredients
20 min + 5 min
2 dozen cookies
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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."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
631
Calories
7g
Protein
32g
Fat
80g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Pecans | 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) | 196 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Date | 1 date (24g) medjool | 66 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Directions
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