2 c. Rice Krispies cereal
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 lb. chopped dates
1 pkg. coconut
1 c. nuts

Combine sugar, butter, egg and dates and cook until everything is melted. Remove from heat and add cereal and nuts; stir. Let cool a few minutes and roll mixture into balls and roll in coconut. It helps to grease hands with butter when rolling the Shaggy Dogs in coconut.