Microwave Fruit And Nut Chews - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine or butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dried apricots or pitted dates (1 c.), chopped
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. crisp rice cereal
1 c. pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 c. coconut (optional)

Preparation

In a 2-quart glass measure, cook margarine on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until melted.
Stir in apricots and sugar, then egg. Cook 5 minutes.
Stir in cereal and pecans.