Coconut Date Balls Recipe

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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.

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Coconut Date Balls Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 30 Servings
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20 10 30

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

  • 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°. 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. Yield: about 5 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 130 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Coconut Date Balls in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2004, p27

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Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by trish anderson

really, really good! easy to make, does not make 5 dozen though.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Onconurse

Lost my recipe in a major move - thrilled to find this one - it's easy and so delicioius. {I soaked my coconut in rum for adult version cookies}

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2009 by piegram

I have this recipe, except you shape the small balls into strawberries and roll in red coarse sugar. They are not only pretty, but delicious also.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by Leolaura

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Years ago I received this recipe from a friend, I also make it every Christmas.

 
 

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