Skillet Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) dates, chopped
1/2 stick oleo
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. Rice Crispies
1 pkg. finely chopped coconut

Preparation

Stir dates, oleo, egg and sugar into large skillet and cook on low heat until dates have dissolved.
Remove from stove; add pecans, vanilla and cereal.
Mix well and cool.
Form into ball the size of a walnut and roll into finely chopped coconut.
It's easier to place coconut in a zip-lock bag.
Drop the balls in and shake to coat.