Date Balls (how to make date balls) | Just Anya

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These date balls are so yummy and bring back fun childhood memories.
Date Balls:
Ingredients:
250g pitted dates
250g butter
1 cup sugar
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla essence
250g rice krispies
1 cup coconut
Directions:
Cut the dates into small pieces.
In a pot over low heat melt the butter, once the butter has melted add in the sugar and the salt and mix until the sugar dissolves.
Add in the dates and mix to combine.
add the lid and allow to cook for 10 minutes, stirring throughout.
Add in the vanilla and mix to combine.
Add in the rice krispies and mix until everything is evenly coated.
Allow to cool for 5-8 minutes, mixture should be cool enough to handle but not cold since mixture will not stick together.
Roll the date balls in the coconut.
Enjoy making date balls!