Cherry Date Skillet Cookies

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This wows them every time! From land o lakes: snowy coconut coats these made-in-the-skillet buttery date cookies. They are ready in just a short time.

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Steps

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Melt butter in 10-inch skillet.

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Stir in brown sugar and dates.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in egg.

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Return to heat.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until mixture comes to a full boil.

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Boil , stirring constantly , 1 minute.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in 1 cup coconut and all remaining ingredients until moistened.

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Let stand 10 minutes.

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Shape rounded teaspoonfuls into 1-inch balls.

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Roll in remaining coconut.

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Ingredients

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butter, brown sugar, dates, egg, crisp rice cereal, sweetened flaked coconut, maraschino cherry, vanilla