Christmas Casserole Cookies

Yield: about 3 dozen balls

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup snipped dates
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Beat eggs well.
2. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients in the order given.
4. Turn into an ungreased 2-quart casserole.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and, while hot, stir well with a wooden spoon. Cool.
7. Form into small balls and roll in additional sugar.