Old Fashioned Pecan Date Balls

These old fashioned pecan date balls are a "somewhat" healthy snack. Dates and pecans are good for you but temper that with the fact that there is a high amount of sugar. So enjoy responsibly!

Ingredients:

1 cup butter 

1 1/2 cups sugar 

17 oz (500g) pitted dates, finely chopped 

2 cups ground pecans (I used a coffee bean grinder)

2 tsps vanilla 

4 cups Rice Krispie cereal (holiday edition or plain)

1/2 - 3/4 cups granulated sugar for rolling

Heat butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar and dates in a saucepan on medium low heat until dates are softened and in a paste consistency. 

Remove from heat and add the vanilla, pecans and cereal. Stir well to combine then, when cool enough to handle, scoop up 1" balls and roll in hands to form firm balls. Roll in sugar to coat and place on lined sheets to set. They can also be rolled a second time if more sugar is desired. 

Store in airtight containers 5-10 days at room temperature or refrigerate up to 1 month.

Makes 86

Adapted from: browniebites.net

 

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