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Ingredients
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1 cup (pitted and chopped) |
| water: 1 tsp |
| walnuts (chopped): 1 cup |
| eggs: 2 (white) |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup |
| salted butter: 1 Tbl |
| coconuts (shredded): 1 cup |
Date Balls
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Rich and chewy, a holiday treat."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
36 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine butter, water, and dates. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Pour date mixture into a medium bowl. Mix in the brown sugar and chopped nuts.
- Whip egg whites in a small bowl until stiff. Fold egg whites into date mixture. Roll dough into 2 inch balls and roll in shredded coconut. Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool on wire racks.