1 stick butter
1 egg
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. coconut

Melt butter in electric skillet. Beat egg and sugar; add to butter. Add dates. Cook 6 minutes at 300 degrees. Add nuts, Rice Krispies and vanilla. Roll into inch balls; then roll in coconut. Optional - roll balls in powdered sugar.