No Bake Cookies

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large egg yolks (save egg whites for another use)
• 23 cup sugar
• 1 lb chopped dates
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 14 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups puffed rice cereal
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 -4 ounces sweetened flaked coconut, for rolling

1. Combine the butter, egg yolks and sugar in a large saucepan.
2. Stir on medium flame until the butter melts.
3. Add the dates and continue cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes.
4. (Note: The dough will be difficult to stir, but do your best).
5. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in the vanilla essence, salt, puffed rice and pecans.
7. Roll the dough into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
8. Roll the balls in the shredded coconut to coat with the same.
9. Serve with a smile and enjoy!

unsalted butter, egg yolks, sugar, dates, vanilla essence, kosher salt, puffed rice, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/no-bake-cookies-424621 (may not work)