My Mom's Date Nut Kimkels

Posted at recipegoldmine.com by Chris in NM 2004/12/20 06:12

Mom used to make these every Christmas and I tried to follow her tradition with my 2 kids.

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 pound (8 ounces) pitted dates, cut up (Dole packages
    these already cut up in 8 ounce packages)
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups Rice Krispies
Shredded coconut

Combine butter, sugar and dates in large (3-quart) saucepan and cook over very low heat until mixture comes to a boil.

Meanwhile, mix together well-beaten egg, milk, vanilla extract and salt. Add to date mixture. Stir to combine and cook for only 2 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. When cool stir in nuts and cereal. Form into small balls and roll in coconut. (You could roll in confectioners' sugar instead if desired.)

Makes about 4 dozen.