Ginger Cream Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) box pitted dates
6 to 8 candied ginger bits
1/2 c. pecans or walnuts
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
flaked coconut
gingersnaps

Preparation

Chop dates, ginger and nuts in a food processor or mince by hand.
Add cheese; blend well.
Chill 2 hours; shape into large ball or 2 small ones.
Cover with flaked coconut.
Serve with gingersnaps.
Will serve 20.