How to Make Mom's Date-Nut Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats the feeling of biting into a warm, homemade cookie that is filled with love and nostalgia. One such classic recipe that has been passed down through generations is Mom’s Date-Nut Cookies. Simple, yet packed with flavor, these cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.

These cookies are a favorite in many households, not just because they are delicious, but because they are a timeless reminder of home and family. The combination of swee...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 ½ cups crisp rice cereal
  • 2 cups flaked coconut, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar, dates, walnuts, and beaten egg. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil until dates have softened and melted into the mixture, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in rice cereal.
  • Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
  • Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough and drop them into the coconut, rolling and pressing until coated.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 70mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 99mg