1 stick butter
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. sugar
1 c. dates, cut fine
2 - 2 3/4 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. pkg. coconut

Melt butter, add beaten egg, sugar and dates. Cook in electric skillet at 300 degrees for 6 minutes. (Can cook in heavy skillet over medium heat.) Stir mixture constantly to prevent sticking. Remove from heat, add cereal, nuts and vanilla. Stir until well mixed. Form into balls and roll in coconut. Makes 2 dozen cookies.