1/4 lb. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped
1 can flake coconut
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. Rice Krispies

Cream butter and sugar. Add chopped dates and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cereal, nuts, and vanilla. Roll into balls, then roll in the coconut.

If more moisture is needed, add 1 tablespoons milk to mixture before balls are rolled out.