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Date Balls

Date Balls
Date Balls might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 68 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 36. Head to the store and pick up brown sugar, butter, dates, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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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.
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Pour date mixture into a medium bowl.
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Mix in the brown sugar and chopped nuts.
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Whip egg whites in a small bowl until stiff. Fold egg whites into date mixture.
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Roll dough into 2 inch balls and roll in shredded coconut.
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Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Let cool on wire racks.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
Gluten FreeVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Dish TypesAntipastiStarterSnackAppetizerAntipasto
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