Christmas Casserole Cookies I

2 eggs

1 ¼ cups white sugar

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1 cup chopped dates

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup flaked coconut

¼ teaspoon almond extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer. Add 1 cup sugar and beat well. Blend in nuts, dates, vanilla, coconut and almond extract. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2 quart casserole.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Remove the mixture from the oven while still hot and beat well with a wooden spoon. Cool until the mixture can be handled then form into small balls and roll in the 1/4 cup remaining sugar.