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Cocoa, Date and Pecan Candies - Rice Krispies®
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Cocoa, Date and Pecan Candies - Rice Krispies®

For a festive flair, serve these date and pecan candies in miniature foil cups.

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PREP TIME (MIN): 15
TOTAL TIME (MIN): 15
SERVINGS 20

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 package (8 oz. about 1 2/3 cups) chopped pitted dates
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3 cups Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • powdered sugar
Nutrition Information

Directions

1. Melt margarine in medium frypan. Add dates, granulated sugar and eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture starts to brown and boil over entire surface.

2. Add KELLOGG'S® COCOA KRISPIES® cereal and pecans. Stir until well coated.

3. Portion mixture, using a tablespoon, and place on waxed paper. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

This recipe uses:

Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal

Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal

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