1 c Butter or margarine; soft

1 1/2 c Sifted confectioners' sugar

1/4 c Cocoa

1/4 ts Almond extract

1/2 c Chopped blanched almonds

2 c Quick Quaker Oats, uncooked

Flaked or shredded coconut Beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Blend in cocoa and almond extract; mix thoroughly. Stir in almonds and oats. Chill dough until stiff, at least 2 or 3 hours. Break off pieces of dough; shape to form 1-inch balls. Roll in coconut. Chill. Source: Our Favorites for family and friends Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias