Skillet Strawberry Cookies
Submitted by penguin
No-bake strawberry-shaped cookies made with dates, coconut, Rice Krispies, and nuts cooked in a skillet then rolled in red sugar. A fun, creative treat.
YIELD
24 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
6 minREADY
45 minThese adorable cookies get shaped by hand to look like strawberries, complete with red sugar coating and green frosting leaves.
Dates and coconut cook down into a sticky, sweet base that holds crispy Rice Krispies and chopped nuts together.
No oven needed since everything cooks in a skillet on the stovetop.
Kids love helping shape and decorate these whimsical treats.
Kitchen Tips
- Cook until bubbly: The mixture needs to thicken properly before adding cereal
- Cool 10 minutes: This makes the mixture easier to handle
- Moisten your fingers: Damp hands prevent sticking when shaping
- Form consistent shapes: Use a level tablespoon of mixture for uniform strawberries
- Work quickly: Shape while the mixture is still warm and pliable
- Add leaves last: Green frosting dots complete the strawberry look
Variations
- Use chocolate Rice Krispies for a different flavor
- Try pecans or almonds instead of the nuts called for
- Make them round and roll in different colored sugars for variety
Ingredients
Directions
In a skillet combine dates, sugar, egg, coconut, butter and salt.
Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies, nuts and vanilla.
Cool 10 minutes.
Use 1 level tablespoon or less for each cookie.
Moisten fingers and form into strawberry shape.
Roll each cookie in red sugar, trim stem with green frosting.
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