Hedgehogs

Yield: about 1 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup finely chopped dates
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut, divided
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet.
2. In a bowl, combine the walnuts, dates and the brown sugar.
3. Add 1/2 cup of the coconut and the egg. Mix well.
4. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in the remaining coconut. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Remove to wire racks to cool.