1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. dates, chopped
1/3 c. maraschino cherries, chopped
3 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. sugar

Cook butter, dates, cherries, and sugar over medium heat until mixture becomes soft paste. Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies and pecans. Shape into balls.