Casserole Cookies

2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins or chopped dates
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon almond, black walnut or rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' or granulated sugar
Red or green cherries (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat eggs well; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Stir in nuts, raisins or dates, coconut, and flavorings. Turn into shallow, greased 2-quart casserole. Bake 30 minutes.

Remove cookies from oven and, while hot, stir well. Let cool thoroughly. Form into 1-inch balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Flatten. Decorate with red or green cherries, if desired.

Makes 3 dozen.