Angel Delights

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.

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)