Cherry Date Skillet Cookies Recipe
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 c. butter
- 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 x (8 ounce) package minced dates
- 1 x egg
- 3 c. crispy rice cereal
- 1 c. coconut flakes
- 1/2 c. maraschino cherries -- liquid removed and minced
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
- 2 1/2 c. coconut flakes -- for rolling
Directions
- In 10 inch skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and dates; remove from heat. Stir in egg. Return to heat; continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mix comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 min.
- Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in rice cereal, 1 c. coconut flakes, cherries and vanilla till moistened. Let stand 10 min.
- Shape rounded tablespoonfuls into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in remaining flaked coconut.
- Yield: about 5 dozen (2 cookies per serving)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 309g | |
| Recipe makes 5 servings | |
| Calories 1189 | |
| Calories from Fat 419 | 35% |
| Total Fat 48.12g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 32.41g | 130% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium 667mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 182.92g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 84.38g | 56% |
| Protein 10.35g | 17% |
