1 lb. pkg. dates, pitted
1/4 c. butter
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. rice cereal
Flaked coconut

Combine dates, butter, egg and sugar in skillet and cook until dates dissolve, stirring constantly. Add pecans, vanilla and rice cereal. Cool slightly, roll into balls and roll balls in coconut. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.