Date-Nut Sticks (Paula Deen) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 45 |
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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 |
Directions:
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. |
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