~~~Cherry Date Skillet Cookies~~~

1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 package (8 oz) chopped dates
1 egg
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1 tbls. vanilla
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut for rolling

In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and dates;
remove from heat. Stir in egg. Return to heat; contunue cooking over
medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 min.
Boil, stirring constantly, 1 min; remove from heat. Stir in rice cereal, 1 cup flaked
coconut, cherries and vanilla until moisstened. Let stand 10 min. Shape rounded
teaspoonfuls of dought into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in remaining 2 1/2 cups coconut.
Makes about 5 dozen.


I haven't tried this one, but the cookies are awfully pretty. Would make a nice holiday or
party cookie. More to come!!