Angel Delights

From EatingWell: November/December 2008 — Subscribe Now!

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

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

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

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.
Add salt, vanilla, cereal and coconut; stir well to combine.
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.

Tips & Notes

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

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)