1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, cut up
1 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
1 stick butter
2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla

Place dates, sugar, egg and butter in a saucepan and bring to boil, boil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to keep from scorching. Cool for 5 minutes. Add cereal, nuts and vanilla. Roll into balls. Roll in coconut. Makes about 42 balls.