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Merry Christmas Candy
Posted By margaret on December 24, 2011
I only make this candy once a year, on Dec. 24 with the help of grandchildren.
It is our tradition on the day before the big day.
Skillet Balls
(have no idea why they are named Skillet Balls)
2 sticks margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 lb. pitted dates
2 eggs
2 tbs. cream or half & half (I use milk)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 cup puffed rice cereal
1 cup pecans
16 oz. shredded coconut
In a large pan, melt margarine, sugar and dates. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes and cool.
Beat eggs, add cream, vanilla, and salt.
Add 2 tbs. of the egg mixture to the cooled date mixture, beat well.
Add it slowly so you don’t end up with scrambled eggs.
Add remaining egg mixture a little at a time and bring to boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add rice cereal
and pecans. Cool. Drop by teaspoon into shredded coconut.
Roll in coconut to cover all areas.
We make about 15 minutes worth and take a “testo” break.
Just to be certain they taste wonderful! Then back to work to
complete the task. They will quickly disappear!
Merry Christmas!
What a nice tradition! Wishing you and your family the happiest of Holidays