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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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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. 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:
1. 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.
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