Date-Nut Sticks

Name: Date-Nut Sticks
Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups sugar; 8 ounces chopped dates; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal (recommended: Rice Krispies); 3 cups finely grated coconut

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
8 ounces chopped dates
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal (recommended: Rice Krispies)
3 cups finely grated coconut

Directions

1

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
2

Add the eggs, sugar, and dates.
3

Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
4

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, pecans, and cereal.
5

Cool and shape into finger-sized sticks.
6

Roll the sticks in coconut.