1 c. Land O Lakes butter
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 pkg. (8 oz.) chopped dates
1 egg
3 c. crisp rice cereal
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flaked coconut for rolling

In 10 inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and dates; remove from heat. Stir in egg. Return to heat; continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 minutes.

Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute, remove from heat. Stir in rice cereal, 1 cup flaked coconut, cherries and vanilla until moistened. Let stand 10 minutes. Shape rounded teaspoon of dough into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in remaining 2 1/2 cups coconut. 5 dozen.