PEANUT DATE BALLS

1 pkg (8-oz) pitted whole dates, snipped

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup orange juice

1 beaten egg

1 tbsp milk

1/2 cup chopped peanuts

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 cups flaked whole grain corn cereal (such as corn flakes)

1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine dates, butter and orange juice. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended.

Combine the egg and milk. Stir into the date mixture, cook, stirring, over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until very thick. remove from the heat and stir in the 1/2 cup chopped peanuts and vanilla until mixture is smooth. Stir in the cereal.

Shape the mixture into 3/4r-inch balls and roll in the finely chopped peanuts. Chill until firm. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 42 balls

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