Date Rice Krispies Bars

By á-2385

A much healthier alternative to original Rice Krispie treats. They're very easy to switch up, try adding chopped nuts and or raisins to the mix!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 8-ounces dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup coconut, shredded
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
• Additional shredded coconut
• Powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine butter, dates and brown sugar in sauce pan. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove and add vanilla, nuts, coconut and rice cereal. Stir till well blended.

Press down hard into a buttered 9x9-inch pan. Sprinkle with additional coconut and powdered sugar.

When cool, cut in strips or squares.