Description
A nostalgic treat made with simple ingredients, these Delightful Old-Fashioned Date Balls are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups crisped rice cereal
- Powdered sugar, for dusting or rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Begin by ensuring the dates and pecans are chopped very fine.
- Cook the mixture: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and the finely chopped dates until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Add the flavor: Remove the mixture from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and crisped rice cereal.
- Shape the balls: Once cool enough to handle, form 1-inch balls and place them on parchment paper.
- Dust with sugar: Finally, dust the balls lightly with powdered sugar or roll them in the sugar.
Notes
These date balls can also be drizzled with melted chocolate or rolled in crushed nuts or shredded coconut for extra flavor.