Description
A timeless treat made from dates and nuts, perfect for snacking or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 bubbles.
- Add the Flavor: Remove 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 on parchment paper.
- Dust with Sugar: Dust the balls lightly with powdered sugar or roll them in the sugar.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Can be refrigerated to extend shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg