No-Bake

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Gingerbread Date Balls are easy little no-bake treats that take just minutes to make … and will disappear even faster! Filled with yummy, holiday gingerbread flavor, they’re indulgent enough to nibble for dessert or add to festive cookie trays, yet nutritious enough for snacking, too! No guilt in these little indulgences! Bonus: since these date balls are so quick and can be made ahead and frozen, they’re perfect last-minute, homemade DIY gifts, too!

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How to make No-Bake Gingerbread Date Ball

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Dried, pitted dates Cinnamon Nutmeg Allspice Cloves Ground ginger Optional for rolling: finely chopped pecans

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Place all ingredients in a food processor (we use a mini food processor), sprinkling the spices evenly around the processor bowl.

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Process the date mixture until it reaches your desired consistency (from a bit chunky and chewy to silky-smooth), scraping the bowl once or twice if needed.

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With very slightly dampened hands (to prevent sticking), roll the date mixture into 1-inch balls and lay the balls on parchment or wax paper to dry.

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For the FULL detailed INSTRUCTIONS, please see the RECIPE CARD!

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