Grandma's Crispy Date and Pecan Cookies

Grandma's Crispy Date and Pecan Cookies

These scrumptiously sweet treats deliver crispy rice, sweet dates, and nutty pecans in each bite and are ready in just 20 minutes.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
93 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Grandma's Crispy Date and Pecan Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, or as needed
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup margarine, softened
  • 0.5 pound chopped dates
  • 2.5 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)

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