1/2 lb. butter
1 lb. pitted dates, cut up
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
5 c. Rice Krispies
About 1 c. chopped pecans
About 1 c. Shredded coconut

Melt butter and add dates. Beat in eggs and add sugar. Boil 5 minutes and allow to cool. Add vanilla and Rice Krispies. Roll into balls and roll in nuts or coconut.