Happy New Year, Friends! I am sharing one of my all-time favorite cookies, and one of my top three. My other favorites are: Peanut Butter Jumbos and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
When I bite into one of these delectable cookies, my eyes close, and I am in heavenly bliss. I've made both versions for us. Would you be on team powdered sugar or team coconut? My son Mike even told me that he can't get enough of them.
My first teacup so sip from is this Royal Albert Snowdrops Flower of the Month.
My little sledders that my dear Dad gave to me, always make an appearance in January. They're sledding on my snowy white crocheted tablecloth. Aren't their faces the cutest ever?
Yield: about 36
Date Skillet Cookies
I probably got this recipe when I used to clip from The Columbus Dispatch or The Columbus Citizen Journal, when newspapers had a recipe section.
Ingredients
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 (8-ounce) package of dates, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- coconut or powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Using a heavy skillet, place butter, dates, sugar, eggs, and salt over low heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla, Rice Krispies, and nuts, and mix well.
- When the mixture is cool enough to handle, but still warm, roll into small balls, and then roll into powdered sugar or coconut flakes, and let cool on wax or parchment paper.
- Store in the fridge.
- Be prepared to bite into heavenly bliss!
My last Christmas celebration took place with the family that was back and those that could come. At the top left, Harper and Hayden decorated Oreo cookies to look like ornaments; top right are the older girls, Cissy, Avery and Ella. Middle photo was after the Saran Wrap Ball game which was a lot of fun. Bottom is left to right, Kristen, Harper, Kevin, Hayden, me, Molly, Cissy in the back, Ella, Tim in the back, Julie and Avery. I am so thankful for these beautiful people in my life.
Thank you for your visit! xo
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Those look yummy! It sounds like you had some lovely celebrations with your family.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Kitty. The January teacup is perfect and the sweet faces of the sledders are charming. My mother used to make these date cookies and I had forgotten about them. I like both the powdered sugar or the coconut. I love the family photos filled with the people you love! Wishing you a blessed full week of 2026❤️
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family pictures!
ReplyDeleteI'd be team coconut, Kitty. I cant wait to see snowdrops and hellebores and daffodils!
Good morning and Happy New Year Kitty! I haven't had a date cookie (or date of any kind) in ages...I would be team-powdered sugar. :) I love your sweet sledders, pretty teacup and matching tea cozy! I'm on my second cup of tea on this chilly morning. Love seeing the sweet faces of your beautiful family. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! ♥
ReplyDeleteHello sweet Kitty. I am so happy you were blessed with your sweet family being together for Christmas with you. Those cookies sound so delicious. Love the sledders and the memories that your Daddy gave them to you. Those are the sweetest moments when you put something out that was gifted and means so much. Have a great start to the new week. Hugs. Kris. PS. I saw at our bible study today that Mike is having a lot of issues with his computers. Prayers he can fix it all and keep the frustration to a minimum. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteOh those cookies look so good! Plus, I love the sledders that your dad gave you. Adorable and sentimental!! 💕
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Table With gorgeous teacup and wonderful tablecloth!!! Adorable photos. Happy New Year, dear Kitty.
ReplyDeleteI love the sledders and that your dad gave them to you.
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Happy New Year my dear Kitty!
Love, Carla
I love the table you set and the cookies look so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe and glad you had a nice time with your family for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteKitty. I love your January teacup! I want one just like it. It is perfect as are the sweet little faces of the sledders! As for the date cookies, I would be team powdered sugar but could also be convinced to join the team coconut too! I always love your family photos as everyone always looks so happy and i know you are happy to have them join you. Wishing you a blessed week of 2026 and many more tea days at your lovely outside water fountain. 🥰❤️
ReplyDeleteOh wow those sure look delicious, Kitty. And your table with Jan items are so whimsical and cute. I got a kick out of you mentioned The Dispatch. ♥ Wish you still lived here.
ReplyDeleteI am Team Coconut!
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