Cherry Date Skillet Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. Land O Lakes butter
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 egg
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped cherries
2 1/2 c. coconut (to roll cookies in)

Preparation

In heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in sugar and dates.
Remove from heat.
Add egg and return to heat.
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
Boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients, except 2 1/2 cups coconut. Stir until all ingredients are moistened.
Let stand for 10 minutes.
Shape into balls and roll in 2 1/2 cups of coconut.