Cocoa, Date and Pecan Candies

Cocoa, Date and Pecan Candies

  • The recipe features Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal, dates, pecans, and powdered sugar for candy balls.
  • Servings are designed to make 20 pieces, with a preparation and total time of 15 minutes.
  • Cooking directions emphasize medium heat frying and constant stirring to ensure proper consistency.
  • The candies are shaped into balls and coated in powdered sugar for a festive presentation.
  • Storage requires an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain product freshness.

Create festive Cocoa, Date and Pecan Candies in just 15 minutes. Start by melting margarine in a frypan, add chopped dates, sugar, and eggs, then cook on medium, stirring for 5 minutes. Mix in Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal and pecans until coated. Shape into 1-inch balls, roll in powdered sugar, and chill. Makes 20 sweet treats, perfect for parties or gifts.

For a festive flair, serve these date and pecan candies in miniature foil cups.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

15

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

15

SERVINGS

20

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsmargarine or butter
  • 1 package(8 oz. about 1 2/3 cups) chopped pitted dates
  • 1 cupgranulated sugar
  • 2eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3 cupsKellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
  • 1 cupchopped pecans
  • powdered sugar

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

1. Melt margarine in medium frypan. Add dates, granulated sugar and eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture starts to brown and boil over entire surface. 2. Add KELLOGG'S® COCOA KRISPIES® cereal and pecans. Stir until well coated. 3. Portion mixture, using a tablespoon, and place on waxed paper. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.