Reviewed: May 3, 2012

Please change "stir occasionally" to stir constantly once it reaches the boil stage...I ruined a good pan! I also found it helpful to rinse and butter my hands between forming the balls. Once completed, these are tasty!

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jethridge

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA

Living In: Panama City, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2011

My mom always made these for Christmas. My sister isn't a date fan so I also make a cherry version as well; I use drained maraschino cherries instead of dates, pressed the mixture into a buttered pan because it takes a lot less time (I'm lazy sometimes ; ) and put melted white chocolate on top with a little sprinkle of red colored sugar. They were very good.

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Cupcake74

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Peshtigo, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2011

I remember these from when I was little. My gramma would make them around the holidays. I had forgotten about them until I went through her recipe book. I was so excited to find this recipe; especially the reviews. I made a batch and they did not stick together after reading reviews I know I cooked the mixture too long. Thanks for sharing. Oh, we make them in a log form rolled in coconut and then slice once they have been refrigerated.

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liz622

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

My husband was skeptical; he thought they'd be too sweet but he liked them.

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BatikWindmillTurban

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rochester, New York, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2011

Made in to a bars per previous reviews. Excellent!

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JustKC

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2011

These came together quickly and easily and they are DELICIOUS! I made a few alterations: cut sugar down to 3/4 cup, added 1/4tsp salt, and stirred in 1/2cup walnuts in the place of 1/2 cup of the cereal. They turn out absolutely beautiful and are so good, I've eaten 10 myself already! Notes: I didn't time the stove-top, but I think the burner was on at medium heat for about 5 minutes, did NOT boil for the whole 5 minutes. Also, you don't need that much coconut, I didn't measure mine out, just threw some in a bowl for rolling.

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me723069

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2010

I loved these as a child but I have hated making them as an adult because of the sticky mess when rolling them into balls. So last year, instead of rolling them, I pressed the mixture into a greased baking dish. I then sprinkled the top with coconut and pressed it lightly into the mixture. I let it cool and then cut into bars. Much easier and just as tasty!

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Teresa Simpson

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2010

Easy to make and not too sweet--a hit at my party

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LAZYLAURA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2009

Just like my mom made when I was a kid! Make sure that your hands are really buttered up though, sticky!! Thanks for submitting the recipe.

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TaraV1976

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greybull, Wyoming, USA

Living In: Casper, Wyoming, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2009

These were the best date balls. My family had lost my grandmother's recipe, but these were spot on. I did follow other reviewers and did not boil for longer than 3 minutes and brought to a boil over medium-low heat. I also rolled in powdered sugar instead of coconut because that's what grandma always did. Thank you so much for the recipe.

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