Coconut Humdingers Recipe

Makes 60 cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 lb dates, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 cup rice krispies
  • 1 pk flaked coconut, 14-oz pkg

    • Instructions:

    1. Melt butter and sugar in a skillet, stirring for 2 minutes.
    2. Add chopped dates.
    3. Set aside.
    4. In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs and milk.
    5. Slowly add a small amount of hot mixture to eggs and milk.
    6. Pour entire egg mixture into skillet.
    7. Cook mixture 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
    8. Add nuts, vanilla, and cereal.
    9. Roll small amount, about 1 large heaping tablespoon, into a ball (be careful, it will be hot) and roll ball in coconut.
    10. This freezes well.