Pecan Balls Recipe

Name: Pecan Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 sticks margarine; 1 c. light brown sugar; 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans; 1 c. dark brown sugar; 1/2 c. confectioners sugar; 1 1/2 Tbsp. water; 1 large pkg. chopped dates; 1 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla; 1 can Baker's flaked coconut; 4 c. Rice Krispies

Servings: persons

2 sticks margarine
1 c. light brown sugar
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. water
1 large pkg. chopped dates
1 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 can Baker's flaked coconut
4 c. Rice Krispies

1
Add brown sugars to melted margarine; stir until dissolved. Add the dates and 1 1/2 tablespoons water to sugar, margarine and date mixture.
2
Cook for 6 minutes, stirring all the time.
3
Take off stove; add coconut, pecans and vanilla.
4
Let cool until you can handle it.
5
Add Rice Krispies.
6
Mix well and roll in small balls.
7
Drop in a plastic bag with 1/2 cup confectioners sugar. Lay them on foil until cool.
8
Store in plastic bowl until ready to serve.
9
(Very good to serve at Christmas.)

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks margarine, 1 c. light brown sugar, 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans, 1 c. dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Pecan Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecan Balls

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