Adventure Cookies

This is a great freezer cookie recipe, especially in the summer, because they are a 'no-bake' treat and you can store them in the freezer, ready for any adventure.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 89 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 stick butter
• 2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1 (14 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut (such as Bakers® Angel Flake®)
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine dates, sugar, milk, and butter in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Add egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the date mixture; stir to combine. Add crispy rice cereal and walnuts and mix very well.

Step 3

Pour coconut into a shallow bowl. Shape the date mixture into balls and roll in the coconut.