Saucepan Date Rolls

Submitted by Debbb

"This is a yummy no-bake cookie for date-lovers! It takes a few minutes to make but it's well worth it. These cookies are a unique addition to your goodie trays. (Cook time is chilling time.)"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 50 cookies

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups crisp rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 cup icing sugar

directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2. Add dates, sugar and eggs.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened- about 8-10 minutes.
4. Stir in cereal and pecans; mix until thoroughly coated.
5. Cool to room temperature.
6. Sprinkle half the icing sugar onto waxed paper or cutting board.
7. Using half the date/cereal mixture, roll into a log and then roll in icing sugar.
8. Repeat the last two steps using the remaining icing sugar and date/cereal mixture.
9. Wrap logs tightly in plastic wrap and chill until firm- 4 hours or overnight.
10. Cut into 1/4" slices.