Ingredients

8ozpackage chopped pitted dates

1cupwhite sugar

½cupmargarine

3cupscrispy rice cereal

1cupchopped pecans

1tspvanilla extract

½cupconfectioners’ sugaror as needed

Preparation

Cook and stir dates, sugar, and margarine in a large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves; remove from heat.

Fold crispy rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla extract into the date mixture until evenly mixed.

Grease your hands with margarine. Roll date mixture into 1-inch balls.

Spread confectioners’ sugar into a shallow dish; roll date balls in confectioners’ sugar to coat.