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Coconut Date Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Sharol Millard

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe average a 5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 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 flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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 degrees F. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by BYRDSEED
I have tried many versions of this, and it's the best. Used about a cup more rice krispies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by desertchef
I have to make these every Christmas too. I only use one beaten egg and they turn out great. ... MORE


 
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