Recipe: Coconut Krispies Drops (using chopped dates)

COCONUT KRISPIES DROPS

"These are similar to Rice Krispies treats but not as sweet or sticky. However, you'll form them into balls easier if you wet your hands or spritz them lightly with a nonstick spray."

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups (8-ounce package) chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of salt
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 to 2 cups toasted coconut

Combine eggs and sugar in a saucepan until well mixed. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 10 minutes.

Add dates, walnuts, vanilla, salt and Rice Krispies and remove from heat. Cool.

When cool enough to handle, shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in coconut.

Makes 3 to 4 dozen
Source: Marge V. Bergeron, Clearwater to St. Petersburg Times, November 28, 2007