1 c. sugar
1 c. dates (cut fine)
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. fine coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Confectioners' sugar or chopped nuts or coconut

Mix sugar, dates, shortening and egg together and boil in double boiler for 10 minutes. In separate bowl combine Rice Krispies, coconut and nuts. Pour liquid mixture over dry mixture and mix. Form balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar or chopped nuts or coconut.