1 pkg. (8 oz.) chopped dates
1/2 c. coconut
4 tbsp. butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
Dash salt
1/2 c. sugar, granulated
1 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
2 jars red crystal sugar
1 tube green frosting

In skillet mix dates, sugar, butter, egg, coconut and salt. Cook and stir over medium low heat until mixture thickens and bubbles 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Rice Krispies, nuts and vanilla flavoring. Cool 10 minutes or less. Shape into strawberries with fingers. Keep fingers moisten with cold water, shake each piece in red crystal sugar. Trim with green leaf on top.