date candy

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Sandy Young
Cerrillos, NM

Jeanne, a fellow English teacher, gave me this recipe. It's always on my table at our Christmas Open House!

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For date candy

  • 1 1/2 stick
    butter or margarine
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1
    8-oz. package chopped dates
  • 2 c
    rice krispies
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • confectioners' sugar to roll candy in

How To Make date candy

  • 1
    Melt butter.
  • 2
    Add sugar and dates. Cook gently for 10 minutes. Start timing when you add the dates. Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Add Rice Krispies and chopped pecans. Stir well.
  • 4
    Let cool; then shape into small balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. SANDY'S NOTE: Be sure to let the candy cool because you surely will burn your hands if you don't!

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