Ginger-Cream Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Chop dates, nuts and ginger in food processor or by hand. Blend into cheese.
Chill 2 hours and form into 1 large ball or 2 small ones.
Cover with coconut.
Serve with gingersnaps.
Makes 20 servings.