Date and Nut Treats
- Date and Nut Treats recipe is a kid-friendly snack using Rice Krispies cereal and coconut.
- Ingredients include margarine, sugar, dates, maraschino cherries, egg, vanilla extract, nuts, and coconut.
- Cooking options include a microwave method and a stove top method, suitable for varied preferences.
- Recipe variation includes layering mixture into a square pan and cutting into small squares for serving.
- The recipe emphasizes allergen awareness and suitability for family-oriented cooking experiences.
Create simple date and nut treat balls with Rice Krispies cereal, sweetened coconut, and chopped nuts. Let’s make it together! Mix margarine, sugar, dates, cherries, egg, and vanilla. Shape the mixture with nuts and cereal, roll in coconut, then chill. Try both microwave or stove top methods. These snacks are perfect for little hands and bring joy to every family moment. Share the fun and create memories with every bite!
PREP TIME (MIN)
20
Ingredients
- 125 ml or 1/2 cupmargarine or butter
- 250 ml or 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 250 ml or 1 cupfirmly-packed chopped pitted dates
- 75 ml or 1/3 cupchopped drained maraschino cherries
- 1egg lightly beaten
- 5 ml or 1tspvanilla extract
- 750 ml or 3 cupsRice Krispies* cereal
- 250 ml or 1 cupchopped walnuts or pecans
- 375 ml or 1 1/2 cupsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
Regular Method: - In large microwaveable bowl, microwave margarine at HIGH about 1 minute or until melted. Stir in sugar, dates, cherries and egg; mix well. Microwave at HIGH for 42 seconds, stirring every 12 seconds, until mixture is smooth and thickened. - Add vanilla. Stir in cereal and nuts; mix well. Drop by 15 mL (tablespoon) measure onto coconut in shallow dish. Form into balls, rolling in coconut. - Chill. Store in refrigerator, covered. Stove Top Method: - In large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir date mixture until it comes to a boil. Boil 3-5 minutes. Follow Step 2 above. Variation: - Sprinkle half of coconut over bottom of lightly-buttered 2 L (9") square pan. - Spoon on cereal mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining coconut, pressing into mixture. Chill. Cut in small squares. Notes: Cooking times are for 700 - watt microwave ovens; increase by 15 - 30 seconds for lower-wattage ovens. In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.
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