No-Bake Date Cookies

• 2 c. moist shredded coconut
• 3/4 c. walnuts
• 2 eggs
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates
• 2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
• 1 tsp. vanilla

1. In a blender add 1 cup of coconut; cover and turn on low speed until chopped.
2. Empty onto sheet of waxed paper.
3. Repeat with the remaining cup of coconut; set aside.
4. Put walnuts in blender, cover and run on low speed until chopped.
5. Empty into bowl.
6. Put eggs, sugar and salt in the blender; cover and turn on high speed for 2 minutes.
7. Add dates; cover and turn on high speed until dates are chopped.
8. Pour into a large heavy skillet; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
9. Remove from heat; add Rice Krispies, chopped walnuts and vanilla.
10. When cool enough to handle, pinch off portions and with dampened hands, form into 1-inch balls. Roll in chopped coconut.
11. Yields 4 dozen cookies.

coconut, walnuts, eggs, sugar, salt, dates, rice krispies, vanilla

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=588998 (may not work)