Following are two variations of Skillet Cookies:
First Variation:
6 Tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cup chopped dates
2 eggs, beaten
2 ½ cups Rice Krispies
Coconut
In a skillet, cook and stir butter, sugar, dates and eggs until thick. Remove from heat and add
Rice Krispies. Let cool. Form into balls and roll in coconut. Do not bake. Can be flattened out,
if desired. Chill well.
Second Variation:
2 Tablespoons butter
1 cup finely cut dated
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 cups Rice Krispies
½ cup chopped nuts
Powdered sugar
Melt butter in skillet. Add date, sugar and eggs. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5
to 8 minutes until mixture form a ball. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in Rice Krispies
and nuts, mixing well. Sprinkle a sheet of wax paper with powdered sugar. Shape the mixture
into two rolls about 2” in diameter and roll in the powdered sugar. Wrap in waxed paper and
chill for several hours. To serve, cut into ¼-inch slices. Makes 5 dozen.
