This has been handed down through three generations in my family. It’s an easy no-bake cookie that adds color to a Christmas plate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup chopped coconut
- ½ cup chopped drained maraschino cherries
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups flaked coconut
Directions
Step 1
Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and dates to the melted butter; stir until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2
Remove skillet from heat, add egg, and stir quickly to prevent the egg from cooking.
Step 3
Return skillet to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 minutes; cook at a boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
Step 4
Remove skillet from heat. Stir rice cereal, chopped coconut, chopped cherries, and vanilla extract with the dates. Let mixture cool until beginning to firm, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Shape mixture by rounded teaspoonful into 1-inch balls. Spread flaked coconut into a wide, shallow dish and roll balls in the coconut to coat.
Cook’s Note:
Will harden as it cools. so work quickly to make cookies. Can try to reheat if it cools too quickly, but that can cause problems.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 484 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat33g | 43% |
Saturated Fat25g | 127% |
Cholesterol56mg | 19% |
Sodium184mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 22% |
Total Sugars32g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 25% |
Calcium38mg | 3% |
Iron4mg | 20% |
Potassium327mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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