Cherry Date Skillet Cookies

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Cherry Date Skillet Cookies

Recipe By : Land O Lakes Cookie Collection
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
8 ounces chopped dates
1 egg
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup maraschino cherries
--drained, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups coconut flakes -- for rolling

In a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the sugar and dates; remove from heat. Stir in the
egg. Return to the heat; continue cooking over medium heat,
stirring constantly, for 4 to 6 minutes until the mixture
comes to a full boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 1
minute; remove from heat. Stir in rice cereal, 1 cup
coconut, cherries and vanilla extract until moistened. Let
stand for 10 minutes. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough
into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the remaining coconut.




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