Puttin’ on the Ritz
Ingredients
- 1 can Eagle Brand milk
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1-1/2 stacks Ritz crackers
- 1 stick margarine, softened
- Topping
- 1 (8oz) cream cheese
- 4 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 lb powdered sugar
Directions
Recipe submitted by Ruby Byrd, Hickman-Fulton RECC, First Runner Up Cookie, December 2008
Combine milk, pecans and dates. Cook over low heat until mixture thickens, (15-20 minutes). Let cool. Put spoonful on Ritz crackers. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes let cool.
Topping (makes enough for 2 batches)
Mix cream cheese, margarine, vanilla and powdered sugar. Put on top of dates mixture. Refrigerate to set up frosting. Makes 5 dozen.
“I really like this cookie recipe because you get a sweet and salty taste together.”
