1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 pkg. chopped dates
2 beaten eggs

(Cook the above ingredients over VERY low heat for 15 minutes stirring constantly.) Add 1 tablespoon vanilla and 1 cup chopped pecans. Then mix in 2 cups crushed Rice Chex. Drop by teaspoonfuls into flaked coconut and roll in the coconut forming balls.