"Date Ball" Cookies

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Date Ball Cookies are sweet, chewy treats with a rich blend of dates, sugar, and vanilla, coated in coconut. They are quick to make and perfect for snacking or gifting, appealing to those who enjoy nostalgic, bite-sized desserts with nutty and fruity flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick oleo
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
  • coconut

Instructions

  1. Mix chopped dates, sugar, oleo, and beaten egg together and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it boils hard.
  2. Cool slightly; add vanilla and Rice Krispies or chopped nuts, mixing well.
  3. Cool the mixture enough to handle, then form into 1 teaspoon-sized balls.
  4. Roll each ball in coconut to coat.
  5. Serve immediately or freeze for later.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

634 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 30.4g 39% DV
Carbs 75.9g 28% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 26.4g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 168mg 7% DV
Potassium 599mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 84mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Calcium 97.3mg 7% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

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

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