Date balls

Date balls

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 1 tsp
• milk - 1 Tbsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• chopped dates - 2/3 c
• margarine or butter - 1/2 c
• chopped nuts optional - 1/2 c
• sifted confectioners sugar - 1/3 c
• sifted all-purpose flour

How to make date balls:

Combine flour and salt; sift twice. Cream butter. Gradually add sugar, then milk and vanilla. Stir in flour. Blend in dates. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes or until light brown. While still warm, roll in confectioners sugar.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Holiday, < 30 mins.