Cherry Date Cookies - butter

Method

• In a large 10-inch pan, melt butter; stir in sugar and dates. Remove from heat and add egg; beat and return to heat and continue cooking over a medium heat and stirring constantly, until mixture starts to boil.
• Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients except the 2 1/2 cups of coconut.
• Stir well and let stand about 20 minutes.
• You may cool in refrigerator.
• Roll into balls and roll in coconut.
• Great for the holidays.
• May be frozen and used at a later date.
• Makes 4 to 5 dozen.