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Coconut Date Balls with gift tins are the perfect Christmas treat for friends. A no-bake, easy recipe made with butter, dates, pecans, rice cereal and coconut. This healthy cookie is always a favorite at the holidays.
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Coconut Date Balls

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 large eggs - whisked
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ cup dates - chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup pecans - chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 8 ounces shredded, sweetened coconut (about half a bag)

Instructions

  • In a medium-size pot, melt butter. Add-in eggs, sugar, dates and salt. Cook over low heat until mixture has thickened, about 10-12 minutes. Using the back of a wooden spoon or spatula, mash dates into the mixture.
  • Remove from heat and add the pecans, rice cereal, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Using a medium-size cookie scoop, measure out the mixture, and roll into balls. Roll in coconut, pressing some of the coconut into the ball. **Keep hands damp with water to make rolling the balls easier.
  • Place balls on parchment. Let cool completely. Store covered until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg