1 c. sugar
1 c. dates
1 egg
1 stick butter
2 c. Rice Krispies
1 tsp. vanilla

Cut up dates and place in double boiler with the remaining ingredients. Cook until it appears like jam. Cool. In bowl put Rice Krispies and vanilla. Add this to the date mixture. Mix well and spoon small amounts into balls and roll in chopped nuts and coconut. Put in refrigerator. Excellent.