Porcupines

Ingredients

 * 2 cups dates, chopped
 * 1 cup nuts
 * 1 1/2 cup shredded coconut
 * 1 cup brown sugar
 * 1 tbsp melted butter
 * 2 eggs
 * 1/4 tsp vanilla

Steps
Mix dates, nuts and coconut in large bowl. Blend in brown sugar and butter. Crack eggs into mixture, one at a time, stirring each one in. Add vanilla with second egg. Form dough into balls and roll in shredded coconut. Place in greased pan and bake for 20 minutes in moderately hot oven.