SWEDISH WEDDING CAKES

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This is a delicious treat that I prepare every Christmas to include in my candy assortments that I give as gifts. They're absolutely delicious and people are constantly asking for the recipe.

Provided by Marcy McClure Mock

Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

¼ cup margarine
⅔ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted and finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups crispy rice cereal
¾ cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

Combine the margarine, sugar, egg, and dates in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Combine the crispy rice cereal and the walnuts in a large bowl. Stir in the date mixture; mix well.
Working quickly, form the cereal and date mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in coconut. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Do not refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 12.9 g