Date delights

48 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
½cupButter or margarine
1eachEgg
¾cupChopped dates
¾cupPecans -- chopped
2cupsCrispy rice cereal
Confectioners'

Directions

Combine sugar, butter, egg, dates and pecans in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring thoroughly. Cook over medium heat until well blended, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cereal.

Cool. With buttered hands, roll into 1 inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Recipe By : Country Woman