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Coconut Date Balls

A vintage cookie that should not be forgotten!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs well beaten
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 c chopped fine dates
  • 2 TB butter
  • 2 c Rice Krispies cereal
  • ½ c chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 c shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Mix eggs, sugar and dates together. In a large skillet, melt 2 TB butter over low heat. Add the egg mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, add the remaining ingredients (except coconut) and mix well.
  • Drop by teaspoon sized amount onto wax paper or similar surface, allow to cool and then roll into balls (about walnut sized) – roll each ball in coconut. (Lightly greased hands help with this step)

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Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.