i was looking through my grandma 's old recipes the other day . aw that 's so sweet . did you find one to make ? yes . as a child we always called them `` date balls '' , but i recently discovered they 're actually called `` skillet cookies '' . sound interesting ! it 's a cookie or is it cake-like ? it 's dates melted with butter and sugar , then you add rice crispies . you make a ball and roll them in coconut . i know it 's not everyone 's cup of tea , but they were one of my favorites at christmas .
Reminiscing about childhood Christmas treats.