2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
1 c. sugar
2 beaten eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
flaked coconut

Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add dates, sugar, eggs and salt. Cook about ten minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat; add cereal, nuts and vanilla. With tablespoon, form into ball and roll in flaked coconut. Refrigerate.