Porcupine Cookies

PORCUPINE COOKIES - CIRCA 1962

Ingredients:

 * 2 cups dates, chopped


 * 1 cup white sugar


 * 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped


 * 2 tsp. butter or margarine, melted


 * 1 tsp. vanilla extract


 * 1 egg
 * flaked coconut for rolling

Directions:
1. Beat egg, and then add brown sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Add dates and nuts.

2. To make rolling easier, refrigerate for 1/2 hour.

3. Roll into small balls. Roll in coconut.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group