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Date and Cherry Balls

Here's how you make Date and Cherry Balls
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  • Servings: 48
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 48 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (white)
  • 1/2 pound dates (chopped fine)
  • 1/3 cup chopped candied cherries (chopped fine, glazed cherries)
  • 2 cups rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (fine shredded)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine butter, sugar, cherries and dates.

  • Step 2: Cook on medium heat until soft, stirring constantly.

  • Step 3: Cool until lukewarm; stir in rice krispies.

  • Step 4: Shape into bite sized balls and roll in coconut.

  • Step 5: Store in a sealed container.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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