Casserole Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 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)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a shallow 2 quart casserole.
2. Beat eggs well; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Stir in nuts, raisins or dates, coconut, and flavorings. Turn into the prepared casserole casserole.
3. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. Remove cookies from oven and, while hot, stir well. Let cool thoroughly.
5. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Flatten. Decorate with red or green cherries, if desired.