1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. dates, chopped
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 c. Rice Krispies
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
Coconut to roll cookies in (may be colored)

Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar until melted. Add dates and continue cooking, stirring constantly until mixture leaves side of pan. Stir in milk, salt, and eggs. Cook 2 minutes. Add Rice Krispies, nuts, and vanilla. When mixture is cooled slightly, roll into small balls and roll in coconut.