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Frying Pan Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: LG Burnett

"Peculiar looking flourless cookies. For rum-packed flavor try using 2 teaspoons rum extract in place of the vanilla."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter or margarine in heavy skillet. Add slightly beaten eggs. Stir in dates, sugar, salt and vanilla. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until thick and well blended.
  2. Have ready crisp rice cereal and chopped nuts in large bowl. Stir cooked mixture into them until coated.
  3. Chill. Put by teaspoonful on cookie sheet. Chill again. When cold roll in crisp rice crumb and coconut mixture or powdered sugar.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by DENYSE329
These are pretty good, if you use REAL rum. I tried with the rum extract and the vanilla... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by INDIANACONNIE
These are great. I combine the sugar and beaten eggs before adding them to the melted butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by Sohpie's Mom
I remember making these as a child! I've looked for this recipe and could not find it, thank... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by sammybaby1
I have made these cookies every christmas for almost 20 years. I roll them in shredded... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2008 by Diana S.
I remember making these years ago and was glad to find the recipe on this site. They're a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2005 by AIGHTBALL
Very easy to make and quite tastey, too! I took some to work and the girls loved them! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Frying Pan Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 65

  • Total Fat: 2.3g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 0.7g

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