1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. chopped dates
2 1/2 c. rice crispy cereal
1 c. nuts

Combine butter, sugar and dates and bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add cereal and nuts. Cool to touch. Shape into 1: balls and roll in powdered sugar and coconut. Makes about 4 dozen.