Go Back
–+ servings
Old-Fashioned Date Balls

Old-Fashioned Date Balls: A Sweet, Nostalgic No-Bake Treat

Old-Fashioned Date Balls are sweet, no-bake treats combining dates and pecans for a nostalgic snack.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Whole Pitted Dates Avoid pre-chopped snacking dates due to coating issues.
  • 1 cup Pecans Finely chop for better mixing; alternatively, walnuts may be used.
  • 3 cups Rice Cereal Rice Krispies work best; do not crush before adding.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Use sparingly or experiment with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
Coating Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Dust on all sides; consider coconut for a different flavor profile.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by finely chopping the whole pitted dates and pecans, using a food processor for uniform consistency.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped dates, pecans, rice cereal, and granulated sugar, mixing thoroughly.
  3. With clean hands, take portions of the mixture to form bite-sized balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Roll each ball in powdered sugar or shredded coconut until they are evenly dusted.
  5. If you prefer, chill them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance their texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store Old-Fashioned Date Balls in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Freeze for longer storage.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!