No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls

Gingerbread Date Balls are easy little no-bake treats that take just minutes to make … and will disappear even faster!

Bonus: since these date balls are so quick and can be made ahead and frozen, they’re perfect last-minute, homemade DIY gifts, too!

– dates – cinnamon – nutmeg – allspice – ground cloves – ground ginger

Place all ingredients in a food processor, sprinkling the spices evenly around the processor bowl.

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Process the date mixture until it reaches your desired consistency, scraping the bowl once or twice if needed.

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Roll the date mixture into 1-inch balls and lay the balls on parchment or wax paper to dry.

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If you are rolling the date balls in the optional pecan coating, coat each ball immediately after you've shaped it, while it's still a bit sticky and damp.

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Press pecans into the date balls lightly to help them adhere.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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