Date and Nut Balls

Date and Nut Balls

Studded with dates and maraschino cherries, these sugary indulgences are a holiday favorite.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

30

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

60

SERVINGS

42

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cupmargarine or butter
  • 1 1/2 cupschopped pitted dates
  • 1/3 cupchopped maraschino cherries, drained
  • 3/4 cupsugar
  • 3 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • OR
  • 3 cupsKellogg's® Special K® Cereal Original
  • 1 cupchopped nuts

Directions

1. In 3-quart saucepan, combine margarine, dates, cherries and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture becomes smooth, soft paste. Remove from heat. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal and nuts. Mix thoroughly. 2. Portion by level tablespoon onto waxed paper or baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Shape into balls. Let stand until cool. Store in airtight container. Yield: 3 1/2 dozen (42) balls