Date-Nut Rolls
By
Holly Hannaway, Tampa, Florida; Doris Cooper, Ft. Worth, Texas
A nutty twist on Rice Krispie treats; delicious and sweet.
Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
6 minutes
Total time
36 minutes
Yield
72 Cookies
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 cup dark brown sugar (reduce to 3/4 cup if using chopped dates)
packed in sugar
1⁄2 pound dates (chopped)
1⁄2 teaspoon water
1⁄2 cup coconut
1 cup pecans (or walnuts, chopped)
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups rice krispies
powdered sugar
Instructions
Over low heat, melt butter in 3-qt. saucepan and add sugar. Add dates and water and stir frequently for 6 minutes. Add coconut, nuts, and vanilla. Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies (mixture will be very stiff). Immediately roll into 1-inch balls (start from edges since they will cool sooner). Roll in powdered sugar and place on racks to cool. Makes 72 cookies.
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