GRANDMA'S CRISPY DATE AND PECAN COOKIES

Grandma's Crispy Date and Pecan Cookies image

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.

Provided by Apryl

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 53.9 mg, Sugar 10.6 g