Wanna date? As sweet as sugar, these beloved and retro Date Balls also go by another name, “Humdingers.” With only seven simple ingredients, you’ll roll the paste into a ball-like shape and coat with powdered sugar. While retro, it’s no secret that this dessert will be loved by generations old and new.
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) package pitted dates, chopped
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Add chopped dates, sugar, and butter to a saucepan over medium low heat.
- Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture combines and thickens.
- Remove from heat and fold in the crispy rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes. Roll date mixture into 1-inch balls and let cool.
- Put the powdered sugar into a shallow dish and roll the date balls in it to coat.
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