Date-Nut Balls

Description

My favorite Christmas Cookie. My aunt used to make them for me at Christmas.

• Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
• Makes about 4 dozen depending on the size of the balls

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of whole pitted dates, chopped (I use Aldi's chopped dates)
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup butter or regular margarine
• 2½ cups Rice Krispies
• 1 cups nuts, finely chopped (I leave out, I don't like nuts)
• coconut to roll balls in

Directions

1. Combine the chopped dates, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute.
4. Stir int he cereal and nuts.
5. Cool mixture until able to shape into 1 inch balls.
6. Roll the date balls in coconut.