Shaggy Dogs

Prep: 15 min Serves: 36 Cuisine: American

Shaggy Dogs are nostalgic, bite-sized treats featuring a sweet, chewy date center coated in coconut. Their rich flavor and crunchy pecan bits make them perfect for festive gatherings or as a delightful snack for those who enjoy a combination of chewy, nutty, and coconutty flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 oz. box pitted dates, chopped
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Bring margarine, egg, sugar, and chopped dates to a boil.
  2. Pour the hot mixture over Rice Krispies and chopped pecans.
  3. Shape the mixture into balls.
  4. Roll each ball in canned coconut.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

653 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 42.2g 54% DV
Carbs 69.1g 25% DV
Fiber 5.5g 20% DV
Sugar 21.7g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 324.3mg 14% DV
Potassium 477.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 84mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 91.8mg 7% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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