1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. cut up dates
3 c. Rice Krispies
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

Cook butter, sugar, egg, and dates for 5 minutes, stirring all the time. Cool to lukewarm, then add to the Rice Krispies. Add nuts, vanilla, and salt. Mix well and form into balls the size of walnuts. Roll in coconut until coated. Can wrap individually in foil or plastic wrap.