This recipe gets its name because its usually made in a cast iron (black) skillet.
1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup chopped dates
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
In a large skillet, over low heat, melt butter, stir in sugar, dates, and eggs. Cook slowly and stir until thick. About 10 minutes. After mixture thickens, remove from heat and stir in nuts, vanilla and cereal. Spread coconut out on waxed paper. Scoop teaspoonsful of the mixture, shape into balls and roll in coconut to coat. Place in the refrigerator to set.
2 comments:
Hurrah! Thanks Mom!
yeah, thanks! I'm planning on making these for Christmas. Yum!
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