2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped dates
3/4 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
Sugar

Heat oven to 350°F. Butter 1 1/2 quart casserole. In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in 1 cup sugar. Add dates, coconut, pecans, vanilla and almond extract; stir until well mixed. Place in butter casserole. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cool.

Place sugar in shallow bowl. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls into sugar; form into balls. Roll in sugar. Place in container; separate layers with waxed paper. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.