Grandma's Crispy Date and Pecan Cookies

Family Christmas tradition. Is it candy or a cookie? Grandma Ziegler says it's a cookie that tastes better than candy. Enjoy with a cup of coffee. They are yummy. Store in an airtight container; do not store in the refrigerator.

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup margarine, softened
• ½ pound chopped dates
• 2 ½ cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
• 1 cup shredded coconut, or as needed

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.