Cherry Date Skillet Cookies
["1 c. Land O Lakes butter", "1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates", "1 egg", "1 Tbsp. vanilla", "3 c. Rice Krispies", "1 c. coconut", "1/2 c. chopped cherries", "2 1/2 c. coconut (to roll cookies in)"]
["In heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.", "Stir in sugar and dates.", "Remove from heat.", "Add egg and return to heat.", "Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.", "Boil for 1 minute.", "Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients, except 2 1/2 cups coconut. Stir until all ingredients are moistened.", "Let stand for 10 minutes.", "Shape into balls and roll in 2 1/2 cups of coconut."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "dates", "egg", "vanilla", "Rice Krispies", "coconut", "cherries", "coconut"]