Angel Delights

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Frances van vynckt, 78, combined dates, toasted rice cereal and coconut into an easy no-bake treat that won eatingwell's 2008 cookie contest. sounds fabulous. they say you can cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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Steps

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Combine butter , sugar and dates in a large saucepan.

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Cook , stirring constantly , until the butter is melted , the sugar is no longer white and the dates are mostly melted , 8 to 15 minutes.

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The mixture should be a shiny , brown sticky mass.

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Remove from the heat.

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Add salt , vanilla , cereal and coconut.

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Stir well to combine.

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When cool enough to handle , squeeze and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.

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Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.

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Refrigerate until chilled.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, sugar, pitted dates, salt, vanilla extract, toasted rice cereal, shredded coconut