West Virginia Skillet Cookies

A West Virginia, USA Favorite. Easy to make. Done on the stove top. No baking needed.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  large eggs, beaten
• 1  lb  diced dates
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups  Rice Krispies
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 1 (7 ounce) package  shredded coconut

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over low heat melt butter; add sugar, eggs and dates.
2. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thick.
3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla; add Rice Krispies and nuts.
4. Shape into small balls and roll in coconut.
5. Cool.