Spirit Balls(About 75) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1 c. cookie crumbs (butter cookies)
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. rum, bourbon or brandy
2 Tbsp. corn syrup or honey
finely chopped coconut (optional, but highly recommended; mix in big handfuls to suit taste)

Preparation

Chop dates finely.
Add other ingredients; mix well.
Shape into small balls and roll in powdered sugar.
Store in tightly covered container in a cool spot.