2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup snipped dates
1 cup shredded coconut
sugar for rolling
Beat eggs well, then add sugar gradually while
beating until fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients and turn into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well with wooden spoon. Cool, form into small balls, and roll in additional sugar. Cool throughly.
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A cookie baker Dec 18, 2007
Would not make this again.
waste of money time & ingredients
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A cookie baker Nov 13, 2007
Would not make this again.
A waste of ingredients. Couldn't form into balls, a gooey mess.
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A cookie baker in Arkansas Nov 8, 2007
Would make this again.
My mother made these for my wedding in 1998. Everyone raved over them, but she/we lost the recipe for several years. I am so glad I found it again on the web. These are so tasty and different. Love them!!
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Linda in Colorado Dec 2, 2006
Would not make this again.
The flavor was okay, but I couldn't get it to roll into balls. It just kept coming apart.
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A cookie baker in Winnipeg Jan 16, 2004
Would make this again.
Easy to make. Lasts a long time. Stays moist.