2 c. chopped dates
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
5 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. shredded coconut

Put dates, eggs, sugar and butter in frying pan on low. Cook and stir constantly until mixture is the consistency of a paste.

Add vanilla and salt. Add Rice Krispies and stir; let cool.

Form into balls and roll in coconut while warm.

Variations - roll in confectioners sugar - also add or roll in nuts if preferred.