DATE-NUT STICKS

By Lynnab3

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups sugar
• 8 ounces chopped dates
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal (recommended: Rice Krispies)
• 3 cups finely grated coconut

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the eggs, sugar, and dates. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, pecans, and cereal. Cool and shape into finger-sized sticks. Roll the sticks in coconut