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Pecan Date Balls

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 48 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Messina Hof Angel Late Harvest Riesling
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup Medjool dates chopped
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 bag sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Add butter, sugar, Angel Riesling, eggs and dates to a large, heavy bottomed pan and mix well.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thickened.  This should take about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in pecans, vanilla, and toasted rice cereal.
  • Scoop by tablespoon and roll into small balls.
  • Roll in coconut and place on a parchment lined tray to cool completely.

Notes

Chef's Tip:
If you do not care for coconut, it can be omitted from the recipe.