Christmas Date Balls

Cook: 10 min

Festive and sweet, Christmas Date Balls combine chopped dates, nuts, and crispy rice treats for a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dates
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup pecans or other nuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Blend in a saucepan and cook over medium heat the first four ingredients, stirring constantly.
  2. Cook for 10 minutes or until mixture is well away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies, pecans, and vanilla.
  4. Make into balls and roll in coconut or chopped nuts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

771 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 47g 60% DV
Carbs 72.1g 26% DV
Fiber 5.5g 20% DV
Sugar 24.8g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 163mg 7% DV
Potassium 510mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 84mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 93.8mg 7% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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