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Grandma’s Date Balls (X’mas Cookies)

Grandma's Date Balls (X'mas Cookies) recipe

Date balls are a traditional Christmas treat that originated in the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Rest Time: 60 min Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings 12
Calories 1800
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Dates
  • 1 cup Almonds
  • 1 cup Walnuts
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, blend dates, almonds, walnuts, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into small balls.
  3. Roll the balls in shredded coconut and powdered sugar.
  4. Place the balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Sugars 18g
Protein 2g4%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.