Harry Eyeballs (Date Balls)

This candy was and is my all-time favorite that Mamma makes every Christmas.  I am so thankful to have the recipe so that I can make them for my family at Christmas.

Harry Eyeballs (Date Balls)

3/4 c. Sugar
1 stick of Margarine
1 lb. Pitted Dates, Chopped
1 tbs. Milk
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 large Egg, well beaten
1/2 c. Chopped Nuts
4 c. rice krispies, crushed
shredded coconut

1. Mix first three ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until margarine is melted, remove from heat.
2. Stir in next four ingredients over very low heat for four minutes, stirring constantly; remove from heat.
3. Stir in nuts.  Cool for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in crushed cereal.
5. Once cooled enough to touch, roll into balls, then roll in coconut.

Harry Eyeballs (Date Balls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another version (and smaller) of this recipe:

1 stick Butter
3/4 c. Sugar
1 (8 oz) chopped pitted dates
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. Rice Krispies
1 tsp. vanilla
Shredded Coconut

In a saucepan, melt butter and sugar over low heat.  Add dates and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.  Add nuts, rice krispies, and vanilla.  When cool enough to handle, form small balls and roll in coconut.