3/4 c. butter
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
2 tbsp. instant coffee
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 c. raisin bran cereal
2 2/3 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts

In heavy skillet (large) melt butter; stir in sugar, dates and instant coffee. Remove from heat, blend in egg. Cook over medium heat, stir mixture until it comes to a full boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cereal, 1 1/3 cups of the coconut and the nuts. Let stand 10 minutes. Shape into 1" balls and roll in remaining coconut. Makes 5 dozen.