Grandma's Crispy Date and Pecan Cookies
Description
These scrumptiously sweet treats deliver crispy rice, sweet dates, and nutty pecans in each bite and are ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 cup shredded coconut, or as needed
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup margarine, softened
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2 eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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1/2 pound chopped dates
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2 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
2
Stir sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a heavy skillet on the stove, with the burner off. Add pecans and dates. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in rice cereal and vanilla extract. Remove from the heat and quickly roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in coconut to coat and place on waxed paper to cool.