Ingredients
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1 cup butter
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1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
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1 egg, beaten
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3 cups crispy rice cereal
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1 cup chopped coconut
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½ cup chopped drained maraschino cherries
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups flaked coconut
Directions
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Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and dates to the melted butter; stir until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Remove skillet from heat, add egg, and stir quickly to prevent the egg from cooking.
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Return skillet to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 minutes; cook at a boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
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Remove skillet from heat. Stir rice cereal, chopped coconut, chopped cherries, and vanilla extract with the dates. Let mixture cool until beginning to firm, about 10 minutes.
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Shape mixture by rounded teaspoonful into 1-inch balls. Spread flaked coconut into a wide, shallow dish and roll balls in the coconut to coat.
Cook's Note:
Will harden as it cools. so work quickly to make cookies. Can try to reheat if it cools too quickly, but that can cause problems.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 484 | Calories |
| 33g | Fat |
| 48g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 484 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 33g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 25g | 127% |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 184mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 32g | |
| Protein 4g | 7% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 38mg | 3% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 327mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
