Skillet Strawberry Cookies

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This is one of my favorite holiday recipes. My grandmother made these for me when i was a child. Although the red sugar will turn your fingers a delightful red, this is a sure sign for the kids that their favorite cookie is on the way!! Also, the coconut is optional. Delicious.

45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 6 minutes

504 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1-2 dozen suggest servings

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Ingredients

8	ounces	dates	chopped, pitted
1/2	cup	sugar
1	each	egg	slightly beaten
1/2	cup	coconut
4	tablespoons	butter
1	dash	salt
1 1/2	cups	crisp rice cereal
1/2	cup	nuts	chopped
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
3	ounces	sugar crystals	red
1	x	frosting	green decorator's

Directions

In a skillet combine dates, sugar, egg, coconut, butter and salt.

Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5-6 minutes.

Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies, nuts and vanilla.

Cool 10 minutes.

Use 1 level tablespoon or less for each cookie.

Moisten fingers and form into strawberry shape.

Roll each cookie in red sugar, trim stem with green frosting.

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This is one of my favorite holiday recipes. My grandmother made these for me when i was a child. Although the red sugar will turn your fingers a delightful red, this is a sure sign for the kids that their favorite cookie is on the way!! Also, the coconut is optional. Delicious.
over 7 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 123g

Amount per Serving

Calories 504 43% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.0g	37%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	54%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 77mg	26%
Sodium 200mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 72.0g	24%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	23%
Sugars 54.0g
Protein 6.0g	13%

Vitamin A	12%		Vitamin C	5%
Calcium	4%		Iron	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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