Heidi's Frying Pan Cookies

These frying pan cookies made from a family recipe have dates and pecans and are rolled in coconut for a chewy, bite-sized, no-bake treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 78 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
• 1 ½ cups chopped dates

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add dates, sugar, and eggs; cook and stir until mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the skillet, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add crispy rice cereal and pecans. Stir cookie dough until well-mixed.

Step 2

Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Drop teaspoonfuls of cookie dough into coconut and roll to coat and form into balls. Let cookies cool, about 20 minutes.