Refrigerator Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, egg and vanilla until mixed and fluffy.
2. 2
   Beat in dry ingredients gradually mixing well after each addition.
3. 3
   Mix in dates, coconut and 1/2 cup of the nuts.
4. 4
   Form dough into two 1-1/2 inch logs.
5. 5
   roll logs into remaining nuts (1/4 cup each).
6. 6
   Wrap in waxed paper and chill (or freeze) until firm enough to slice.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 350°.
8. 8
   Slice cookies 1/4-inch thick and place on a nonstick cookie sheet.
9. 9
   bake 10-12 minutes until light golden brown.
10. 10
    cool on wire racks.
11. 11
    2 cookies = 1 fat, 1/2 fruit, 1/4 bread, 95 calories.