date-nut balls

Name: DATE-NUT BALLS
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 cup(s) finely ground pecans; 1 cup(s) dates, diced; - about 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

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24 Pinches

Joanne Sarver

Nekoosa, WI

Updated on Jul 23, 2013

Very gppd

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield Makes about 4 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely ground pecans
1 cup dates, diced
- about 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

How To Make date-nut balls

Step 1

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and dates. Chill 2 hours. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Roll in powdered sugar; Roll in powdered sugar again. Makes4 dozen.
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