Date Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheets.
3. 3
   In a small saucepan over low heat, combine butter, water, and dates.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour date mixture into a medium bowl.
6. 6
   Mix in the brown sugar and chopped nuts.
7. 7
   Whip egg whites in a small bowl until stiff.
8. 8
   Fold egg whites into date mixture.
9. 9
   Roll dough into 2 inch balls and roll in shredded coconut.
10. 10
    Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart
11. 11
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
12. 12
    Let cool on wire racks.