Angel Flake Cookies

Another recipe that I collected when I was in high school. I usually make these at Christmas time because they are very easy and different from many cookies. I don't think anyone has ever guessed that they contain dates.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 3 dozen cookies (depending on size)

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package  chopped dates
• 1  cup  nuts, chopped (pecans or walnuts)
• 1  cup  Rice Krispies
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
•  coconut

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, boil butter, sugar, and chopped dates over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly to bring the 3 ingredients into one thick brown mixture.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Fold in rice krispies, nuts, and vanilla; blend well.
4. Cool slightly.
5. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls; roll in coconut to coat evenly.
6. Cool completely before storing in container with lid.