Recipes Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes Grandma's Crispy Date and Pecan Cookies 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 1 Photo Family Christmas tradition. Is it candy or a cookie? Grandma Ziegler says it's a cookie that tastes better than candy. Enjoy with a cup of coffee. They are yummy. Store in an airtight container; do not store in the refrigerator. Recipe by Apryl Published on June 19, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 36 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup shredded coconut, or as needed 1 cup white sugar ½ cup margarine, softened 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup chopped pecans ½ pound chopped dates 2 ½ cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Stir sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a heavy skillet on the stove, with the burner off. Add pecans and dates. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice cereal and vanilla extract. Remove from the heat and quickly roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in coconut to coat and place on waxed paper to cool. Cook's Note: These set up fast so have your area ready and all ingredients measured out. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 93 Calories 5g Fat 13g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 93 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Sodium 54mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 11g Protein 1g Vitamin C 1mg 7% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 62mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved