Mom's Date-Nut Cookies

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Quick and easy date-nut cookies! All in one pan! Mom and I have made these every year for Christmas since I can remember. Store in an airtight container.

Submitted by Julie Arseneau
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup chopped dates

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 2 ½ cups crisp rice cereal

  • 2 cups flaked coconut, or to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar, dates, walnuts, and beaten egg. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil until dates have softened and melted into the mixture, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in rice cereal.

  2. Place coconut in a shallow bowl.

  3. Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough and drop them into the coconut, rolling and pressing until coated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
9g Fat
20g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 99mg 2%

* 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.