Medjool Date Porcupines

by Michael P. Clive

December 21, 2010

Date Porcupines (we can shape this into a porcupine)

2 eggs

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

1 cup (250 g) Medjool dates, pitted and chopped (about 10)

1 cup (250 g) chopped walnuts

¾ cup (175 mL) all-purpose flour

½ tsp (2 mL) salt

1 cup (250 mL) sweetened shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet.

In a large bowl, beat eggs well and add melted butter and vanilla.  Fold in dates and walnuts. Sift flour and salt together and gradually add to date and egg mixture, mixing well.

Form into small balls (about 1 tbsp/15 mL), and roll in coconut. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until coconut is beginning to turn golden.

Makes 36 cookies.