Grandma Ruth's Date Balls
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| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 40 min |
| Cook time | n/a |
| Source | Ruth Hegge |
| Yield / serves | ~4 dozen |
| Rating | Yummy! |
Ingredients
- 1 c butter
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 2 c chopped dates (~10 oz)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 t milk
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 1/2 t vanilla
- 1 T dark rum (or rum flavoring)
- 4 c Rice Krispies
- 1 c chopped walnuts (optional)
- coconut
Preparation
Melt butter in large pan. Mix in sugar and dates; beat in eggs, milk and salt. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and rum, stir. Add Rice Krispies and walnuts, mix until mixture is well blended. Cool.
Roll in small balls, roll in coconut.
Store in tight container; will freeze well.
