Angel Delights

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From EatingWell:  November/December 2008

Frances Van Vynckt, 78, combined dates, toasted rice cereal and coconut into an easy no-bake treat that won EatingWell's 2008 cookie contest.

About 4 dozen cookies | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates, (8 ounces)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Preparation

1. Combine butter, sugar and dates in a large saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted, the sugar is no longer white and the dates are mostly melted, 8 to 15 minutes. The mixture should be a shiny, brown sticky mass. Remove from the heat.
2. Add salt, vanilla, cereal and coconut; stir well to combine.
3. When cool enough to handle, squeeze and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition

Per cookie : 52 Calories; 2 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 3 mg Cholesterol; 10 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 15 mg Sodium; 39 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (other)

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.