COCONUT DATE BALLS 
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. dates
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. nuts, chopped
2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
Coconut

Combine sugar, eggs, dates and butter. Heat briefly in microwave or on range top. Cool a bit, then stir in vanilla, salt, chopped nuts and Rice Krispies. Roll into balls and roll in coconut. Makes 36 cookie/candies.

Store in tightly closed container. (You can also use prunes if you don't have dates.)

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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