1 cup sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
8 oz. chopped dates
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
3/4 cup nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup coconut flakes
confectioners' sugar, for rolling

Cook sugar, butter, dates and eggs. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla, 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 3/4 cup nuts (finely chopped) and 1/2 cup coconut flakes. Cool until you can handle. Roll in balls and then roll in confectioners' sugar.