Date Candy

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Date Candy offers a rich combination of sweet dates, crunchy nuts, and crispy rice, all coated with coconut for a delightful treat. Its chewy texture and caramel-like flavor make it perfect for snack lovers and those craving a quick, satisfying dessert with natural sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup nuts
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies
  • coconut

Instructions

  1. Mix together margarine, sugar, beaten egg yolks, and chopped dates in a skillet.
  2. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat and add chopped nuts and Rice Krispies. Stir well.
  4. Pour shredded coconut onto wax paper.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the coconut and roll to coat.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

759 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 53.3g 68% DV
Carbs 62.6g 23% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 22.3g 45% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 296.3mg 13% DV
Potassium 573mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 576.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 189mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 103.8mg 8% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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