Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Method

  • In a large skillet, melt the margarine. Add the sugar and dates; cooking and stirring until thick. Stir in the egg, and cook 5 more minutes over low heat. Remove from heat, mix in the cereal, nuts (or coconut), and vanilla. Let the mixture cool for a minute , then shape into walnut sized balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar, and serve.