YUMMIES (Date Balls)
Another from Lonnie's Cookie Exchange. They melt in your mouth and are addictive!!. I thought I hated dates until I ate these.
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YUMMIES (Date Balls)
Recipe By : Lonnie Wilds Cookie Exchange Dec. 1980
Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candy And Popcorn Cookies And Brownies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 sticks butter
2 cups granulated sugar
8 oz dates -- chopped
1 1/2 cups walnuts -- chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups Rice Krispies® cereal
1 can confectioner's sugar
In a large saucepan combine the butter, granulated sugar, and dates. Stirring constantly cook for aproximately 6 minutes, until the mixture reaches 235f (soft ball stage) with a candy thermometer.
IMMEDIATELY remove from heat and add nuts, vanilla, and Rice Krispies Cereal. Quickly stir to mix well. as soon as you can possibly handle the mixture, butter your hands well to protect them from the heat and as quickly as you can, roll the still very warm mixture into 1" balls. (You might try rubber gloves, but butter them too, the mixture is very sticky.) Roll each ball in confectioners sugar. Let cool on cookie sheets. Store air-tight.
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NOTES : The resulting "Yummies" are sure to be family favorites and are well worth the red hands you will have for a few minutes after rolling the balls. Keep your hands well buttered as you work. Do not let the temperature go over 235f, or they will become jaw breakers.
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