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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted, hand chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1 (3 1/3 ounce) can flaked coconut (not the kind in bags)
  • powdered sugar, as needed

Method

  • In a saucepan, melt butter.
  • Add dates and granulated sugar and cook slowly, stirring constantly, until blended.
  • Add cereal and coconut, stirring to combine.
  • Remove from heat and let cool until you can handle the mixture without burning your fingers.
  • Form into 1" sized balls with greased hands, then roll each into powdered sugar to coat.