Sugar Date Balls

2 eggs
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dates, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend in order given. Bake in greased 8-inch square baking pan for 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees F or until top is tan. Dip out by spoonsful as soon as it comes from oven, rolling instantly in bowl of confectioners' sugar. This may burn your fingers, but the balls are worth it.

Makes about 3 dozen.