Strawberry Cookies No Bake Date Nut Cookie Recipe

A nostalgic Christmas tradition! These no-bake strawberry cookies are a delightful twist on classic date nut cookies, featuring a fun strawberry shape and vibrant red sugar coating. This recipe, passed down from a family friend since the 1970s, is guaranteed to become a holiday favorite. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they're perfect for holiday baking or any special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 67 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Strawberry Cookies No Bake Date Nut Cookie

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How to Make Strawberry Cookies No Bake Date Nut Cookie

  1. In a large saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 large slightly beaten egg, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 1 cup chopped dates, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Add 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or other similar crispy cereal) and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  6. Let the mixture cool slightly, about 10-15 minutes, until it's cool enough to handle.
  7. Lightly butter your hands. Roll a heaping teaspoon of the cookie mixture into a ball, then gently shape it into a strawberry by pressing one end to create a point.
  8. Immediately roll the strawberry-shaped cookie in red sanding sugar and place it on waxed paper.
  9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all the cookie dough is used.
  10. Once the cookies are set, add green icing to create the stems. Allow the icing to fully set.
  11. Place the finished cookies in candy papers or cellophane bags and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

8g

Carbs

3g