Christmas Strawberries

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted whole dates
  • 1/4 c. flaked coconut
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • dash of salt
  • 1 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 (2.25 oz.) jars red sugar crystals
  • 1 (4.25 oz.) tube commercial green decorator frosting

Directions

  1. 1
    Chop dates into small pieces.
  2. 2
    Combine dates, coconut, sugar, butter, egg and salt in a large skillet.
  3. 3
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil (about 5 minutes).
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and stir in cereal, chopped pecans and vanilla.
  5. 5
    Cool for 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Shape mixture to look like strawberries, using 2 teaspoons mixture for each.
  7. 7
    Roll in red sugar crystals, coating heavily.
  8. 8
    Pipe stems onto strawberries with green frosting.
  9. 9
    Makes 3 dozen.

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