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Orange-date Balls
Author/Submitted by: Betty Crocker's Microwave
Servings: 60
Categories:
Cookies
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 1
package
chopped dates,
(16 ounces)
1/2
cup
margarine 1/3
cup
sugar 1
egg,
well beaten
1/4
teaspoon
salt 2
teaspoons
grated orange peel 2
tablespoons
orange juice 1
teaspoon
vanilla 1/2
cup
chopped nuts 1/2
cup
graham cracker crumbs 4
cups
toasted whole wheat
flake cereal 1 1/4
cups
finely chopped nuts
Directions:
1. Mix dates, margarine and sugar in 3-quart casserole. Cover tightly and
microwave on high 4 minutes.
2. Stir in egg and salt. Cover tightly and microwave on medium-high (70%)
3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Stir in orange peel, orange juice, vanilla, 1/2 cup nuts and the
cracker crumbs. Let stand uncovered 10 minutes or until cool.
4. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-inch balls, using buttered hands. Roll
balls in finely chopped nuts. ABOUT 5 DOZEN BALLS; 75 CALORIES PER CANDY.
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