1/2 c. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. flaked coconut
2 c. Rice Krispies

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir constantly. Remove from heat and add cereal and pecans, mix well. Shape in two 11 inch logs and roll each in coconut. Cool and slice thin.