Ritz Cracker Date Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. (8 ounce pkg.) dates, cut fine
- 1 c. minced nuts
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed lowfat milk (Eagle Brand)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Ritz crackers, approx. 50
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Lowfat milk, to thin to desired consistency
- Couple drop yellow food coloring (opt.)
Directions
- Put together lowfat milk and dates in top of double boiler. Cook over hot water till creamy, but not too thick. Add in minced nuts and vanilla, stirring till well blended. Spread about 1 tsp of filling onto each crackers, keeping filling warm for easier spreading. Bake at 300 to 325 degrees for 8 to 10 min. Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate with pecans or possibly maraschino cherries if you like. These freeze well.
- Mix ingredients together.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 329 | |
| Calories from Fat 115 | 35% |
| Total Fat 13.32g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 5.13g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium 249mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 48.33g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 44.81g | 30% |
| Protein 6.16g | 10% |
