Date Balls

Traditionally date balls are made very simply.  They take a package of dates and roll them into balls.  They then stuff each one with a whole almond and then roll in coconut or pistachios. 

Ingredients:  

• 1 7.5 oz. Package of dates, finely chopped,
• 1/4 lb. butter,
• 1 egg beaten slightly with fork,
• 1 bag fine coconut,
• 1 t. vanilla,
• 1 cup sugar,
• 2 cup rice crispy cereal

Directions:

In a large pot, combine dates, butter, sugar and egg.  Bring to a boil stirring constantly until dates melted.  Add vanilla and cereal and roll into small balls and then roll them in coconut.  Place in refrigerator until molded.

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