This old recipe for no bake cookies is a real winner. The richness of the melted dates and the crispiness of the cereal are a fabulous contrast.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2-1/4 cups rice krispies cereal
- powdered sugar
Preparation:
In large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove and add sugar and dates, mixing well until combined. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes. Then add beaten egg, and cook, stirring constantly, until the ingredients are all melted together. Add vanilla and rice krispies; remove from heat. Stir until combined. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar and shape into balls. Store covered in refrigerator.
Makes about 2 dozen cookies
