Golden Citrus No-Bake Cookies

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 1 cup crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• zest from one large orange
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup golden raisins, chopped
• 2 egg large yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Adapted from preparedpantry.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Combine the cereal, pecans, and orange zest in a 2-quart mixing bowl. Toss just enough to blend the ingredients. Set the bowl aside.
2.In a 2-quart saucepan combine the butter, raisins, egg yolks, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the hot mixture over the cereal mixture; mix thoroughly, and let the mixture sit until it is cool enough to handle. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a platter.