Gingery Date Treats

How to make Gingery Date Treats

           These delicious chewy treats were made as a part of the weekend menu for our dear friends, who were visiting us from out of town. I had made Chocolate Cup Cakes with Chocolate Glaze topped with pecans for adults & candies for the kids, which turned to be a hit. I chose this as a second treat because, I wanted something that was egg less for them. I was delighted to find this recipe in a book called 'Incredibly Easy Desserts' just in time for their visit. These treats are a healthy choice for adults & kids as well, with Candied Ginger, Dates & Pecans. If you like Ginger, then you will love the mildly spicy flavor from the candied Ginger combined with the sweetness of the Dates and the crunchiness of the Pecans.

Makes about 4 dozen

Ingredients:

1.5 cups Gingersnap crumbs (about 20 broken cookies)

1 cup finely chopped Pecans

1 cup finely chopped Dates

1/2 cup finely chopped candied Ginger

1/4 tsp Salt

3/4 cup powdered Sugar, divided

1/2 cup light corn syrup

• Run the cookie pieces, in a food processor to make fine crumbs. 
  
  
• Combine Gingersnap crumbs, Pecans, Dates, candied Ginger and Salt in a large bowl; stir until well blended.
  
• Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and Corn syrup. Knead until mixture comes together.
  
  
  
  
• Shape into 1-inch balls. Spread remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar on baking sheet; roll the balls in sugar to coat.
  
• Store in an air-tight container & relish, guilt free for days to come. 

Notes: Since I didn't have enough, I used only half the required quantity of candied ginger & it was gingery enough for us. So, if you are doubtful about your ability to handle the heat from all that ginger, you could do the same.

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