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Crispy, chewy and sweet… these Bourbon Coconut Date Balls are a delicious holiday treat!
One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is to prepare Christmas goodies for friends and family. The most requested treats are chocolate peanut butter balls, cranberry apple bread and these delicious date balls!
What Can I Substitute for Bourbon in these Coconut Date Balls?
If you don’t want to use bourbon, replace the 1 tablespoon of bourbon with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
How Many Does This Recipe Yield?
I use a level tablespoon for each ball and this recipe yields approximately 50 balls.
Enjoy!
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Bourbon Coconut Date Balls
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
- Yield: 50 date balls
Description
An easy and delicious no-bake holiday treat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates, chopped into about 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 large egg, well beaten
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon bourbon*
- 1/2 cup shredded or flaked coconut
- 2 1/2 cups toasted rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add granulated sugar, dates and egg. Cook, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture is thickened, about 7 minutes.
- Add pecans, bourbon and coconut. Stir well to combine.
- Add cereal and stir well to combine. Remove from heat.
- When mixture has cooled enough to be handled, form into balls (1 level tablespoon each).
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each date ball in powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate (stored in an airtight container) for at least 1 hour before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
*Substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for bourbon, if desired
Prep time includes 1 hour refrigeration time
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: date nut balls recipe, coconut date balls
Adapted from Food.com
Updated December 9, 2019 with new photographs and recipe slightly revised.
Kate says
These look amazing! I may have to make these for my holiday party this weekend! Between the dates, almonds, and bourbon I’m sure they’d be a crowd pleaser.
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Mike Mcqueen says
Recipe for rum balls please.
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hey Mike! Can you believe I’ve never made rum balls either? I will try to get to work on that… Merry Christmas!
Irene dimaggio says
Looks delicious..I MIGHT TRY THEM we will see..Thanks for your receipes! Keep them coming! I hope your best friend is doing well! Woof woof!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hey Irene! Thank you so much & I hope you enjoy if you make them. Chance is still hangin’ in there & has had a great week. Thank you so much for asking about him. xoxo