Christmas strawberries

Christmas strawberries

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/2 c
• chopped pecans - 1/2 c
• pkg - 1 oz
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• butter - 1/4 c
• egg, slightly beaten - 1 item
• flaked coconut - 1/4 c
• Rice Krispies
• dash of salt - 1 item
• 25 oz

How to make christmas strawberries:

Chop dates into small pieces. Combine dates, coconut, sugar, butter, egg and salt in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in cereal, chopped pecans and vanilla. Cool for 10 minutes. Shape mixture to look like strawberries, using 2 teaspoons mixture for each. Roll in red sugar crystals, coating heavily. Pipe stems onto strawberries with green frosting. Makes 3 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Low protein, Candy.