No-Bake Date Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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