1 (1 lb.) box pitted dates, finely cut
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. butter
Dash of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. Crisp Rice cereal
1 c. finely chopped pecans
Finely flaked coconut

Combine dates, sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Use back of wooden spoon to press dates against side of pan as you stir. Keep mixture from boiling and cook until mixture is smooth. Place cereal and pecans in a large bowl and pour date mixture over this mixture. Stir until well mixed. Grease hands to form small balls, roll in coconut. Yield: about 4 dozen.