Skillet Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 T. butter or margarine
• 1 c. pitted dates, cut into small pieces
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 c. rice cereal
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts
• flaked coconut

Directions

1. Preheat electric skillet, uncovered, at 250 degrees. Melt butter or margarine. Add dates, sugar, and eggs.
2. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a ball, between 15-18 minutes. Turn off heat. Cool slightly.
3. Stir in cereal and nuts. Combine thoroughly.
4. Divide mixture into two equal portions, shape into a roll, 2 inches in diameter. Roll in flaked coconut. Wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm.
5. To serve, cut into slices about 1/4-inches thick. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
I have made these without nuts and substituted dried cranberries or raisins for the dates. Just as yummy!