Date Balls Recipe posted by Staff Writer Pin Share Tweet Email Ok. So this date balls recipe might be a tough sell. I know the pictures are a little crazy (blinding much? 4 years, and I’m still learning my camera. Yeesh)! And I know they kind of just look… well… lumpy. And I’m trying to tell you that this lumpy dried fruit is, like, the best dessert ever. So yeah. I know I’ve got my work cut out for me tonight. But I’m not worried. Want to know why? Because these are way more than dates. Like, let’s talk butter. And sugar. Rice Krispies and pecans! These are SO much more than dates. My Grandma usually pulls this date balls recipe out around the holidays, so I wanted to be sure to post these before Easter. They are soft and chewy, crispy and crunchy, and just perfectly sweet! I think they are perfect for the Easter dessert table, and you’re family is going to love them! These come together SO easily and are ready in no time at all. You don’t want to miss out on these, so grab your mixing bowl STAT! Don’t miss a bite! Connect with Something Swanky: Be sure to check out these other family recipes: Grandma’s Red Velvet Cake Classic Banana Pudding Mom’s Chocolate Chip Banana Bread More recipes from my friends: Chocolate Bacon Pull Apart Bread Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars Oatmeal Cream Pie Magic Bars
I used to make date quick bread growing up and just loved it. The recipe was in the Betty Crocker COOKBOOK WHICH I GREW UP WITH AND STILL USE. THE BREAD WAS DELICIOUS! I EAT DATES NOW IN MY CEREAL AND THEY SWEETEN IT WITHOUT USING ANY OTHER SUGAR AS THE DATES ARE SO SWEET. IS THERE ANY WAY THAT THAT SUGAR IN THIS RECIPE CAN BE DELETED? ALSO, COULD COCONUT BE USED TO ROLL THE COOKIES IN ESPECIALLY FOR EASTER? Reply
These are traditional in my family at Christmastime. I have many fond memories of quickly rolling the still-warm mixture between my hands and making them with my mom and sister. Reply
Without looking at the recipe I think this is what I used t make forming then in the shape of a strawberry and rolling them in red sugar to look like a strawberry. Green leaves were piped on top fro frosting. They were very good and cute. These look good to me. Reply
I have made these for years at Christmas and love them. I call them skillet cookies – if you don’t say date and people try them first they will love them! Reply
These are not a tough sell at all for me! My mom used to make these every year during the holidays and I love them! I haven’t had them in so long and I happen to have some dates in my freezer…. Reply
My mom used to make these cookies for Christmas but she called them Angel Wing Cookies and they were rolled in angel flake coconut. I still make them and love them! Reply
