Stove-Top Cookies ( Fry Pan Cookies )

• powdered sugar or flaked coconut
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Sprinkle powdered sugar or coconut evenly onto a parchment or wax paper-lined 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan. Set aside.
2. Combine sugar and eggs in a large saucepan; stir well. Add dates and butter; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 8 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in cereal, pecans and vanilla, mixing well.
3. Spread cereal mixture evenly onto prepared pan. Let stand for 15 minutes
4. Roll the mixture into a 15-inch log, beginning at long side. Let cool completely.
5. Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.

powdered sugar, sugar, eggs, dates, butter, crisp rice, pecans, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stove-top-cookies-fry-pan-cookies-264532 (may not work)