1/2 lb. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 lb. chopped dates
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
4 to 5 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. coconut

Bring to boil 1/2 pound butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Boil 2 minutes. Add dates. Boil additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Beat eggs with milk and vanilla. Add salt, vanilla and nuts. Put 1/3 hot mixture in egg mixture at a time. Shape in balls and roll in coconut.