Angel Flake Cookies

Submitted by Caryn

"Another recipe that I collected when I was in high school. I usually make these at Christmas time because they are very easy and different from many cookies. I don't think anyone has ever guessed that they contain dates."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3 dozen cookies (depending on size)

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
• 1 cup nuts, chopped (pecans or walnuts)
• 1 cup Rice Krispies
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• coconut

directions

1. In a medium saucepan, boil butter, sugar, and chopped dates over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly to bring the 3 ingredients into one thick brown mixture.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Fold in rice krispies, nuts, and vanilla; blend well.
4. Cool slightly.
5. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls; roll in coconut to coat evenly.
6. Cool completely before storing in container with lid.

Reviews

[birdie45678]

I followed the recipe but when I tried to roll them into balls I had to squeeze so hard the butter dripped out, then when I started rolling them in the coconut they fell apart. They taste good but I wouldn't try them again.