1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. butter
1 egg
2 1/2 c. rice cereal

Combine sugar, dates, butter and egg. Stir over medium heat until mixture is thick and foamy, about 5 minutes. Cool and stir in cereal and coconut. Press into buttered 8 x 8 inch pan. Cool and cut into bars.