Ingredients
- ▢1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ▢1 cup finely chopped pitted dates (don’t use already chopped dates)
- ▢2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ▢3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ▢1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
- In a large cold skillet, combine the brown sugar, dates, and eggs. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes a thick paste. (Note: If the mixture boils longer than 3 minutes, it may turn hard/crumbly and become difficult to work with.)
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla, cereal, and coconut until well combined.
- Let cool slightly, then when cool enough to handle, squeeze and shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. (You have to actually squeeze them and then shape them into balls. If they are really dry, try moistening your hands with water as you shape them. They don’t have to be perfectly round. )
- Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
