Date Nut Kimkels

My Mom used to make these every Christmas and I tried to follow her tradition with my 2 kids. These are more like a ball than a cookie, but very good!
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) pitted dates, cut up (Stores sell these already cut up in 8 oz. pkgs.)
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbl. milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 c. chopped pecans
2 c. rice crispies
shredded coconut

Combine butter, sugar and dates in large (3 qt.) saucepan and cook over very low heat until mixture comes to a boil. Meanwhile, mix together well-beaten egg, milk, vanilla and salt. Add to date mixture. Stir to combine and cook for only 2 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. When cool stir in nuts and cereal. Form into small balls and roll in coconut. Refrigerate. Makes about 4 dozen. posted under Holiday on Nancy's message board.
Chris in NM

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