Rich Delights

3 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Ready In: 27 min

“This recipe is delicious and crispy. Candied fruit, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk. Truly good for Christmas, etc.” - by Alice Deal Richardson

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups finely crushed coconut cookies
1 cup mixed candied fruit
8 dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3 drops red food coloring

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Original recipe yields 50 balls

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a medium bowl combine coconut, crushed coconut cookies, candied fruit, dates and pecans. Mix well.
To the sweetened condensed milk add the coconut extract and the food coloring; stir well to mix. Pour into coconut mixture; stir well.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to waxed paper to cool completely.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (50 total)

Calories
105 cal
5%

Fat
6.3 g
10%

Carbs
11.9 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (3)

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innkeeper

Dec. 9, 2003

"Very good, quite sweet and the kids love it. It looks beautiful on the cookie tray. Next time I would add more nuts just because thats what I prefer...." See more"

ALISHA D

Dec. 4, 2003

"This is a great recipe for healthy eating! Children may not like the nuts. You may try a substitute for nuts or simply leave them out. Adults will enjoy it all!!! Worth making!!..." See more"

shishkabeenie

Mar. 4, 2006

"These are hurt-your-teeth sweet, and verrrrry sticky, but my husband absolutely loved them and almost ate a tray in one sitting! I had to really keep an eye on these in the oven so they wouldn't burn..." See more, but overall was satisfied with the results."

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