1 stick butter
1 egg, beaten well
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped dates
2 3/4 c. Rice Krispies
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook butter, egg, sugar, and dates for 6 minutes. Stir all the time it is cooking. Remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies, pecans, and vanilla. Cool. Shape into balls and roll in coconut.