Date Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick oleo
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. chopped dates
1 egg, well beaten
coconut or confectioners sugar

Preparation

Cook oleo, sugar, nuts, dates and egg in heavy saucepan on low to low-medium setting for 10 minutes.
Add vanilla; stir.
Add cereal and stir well.
Allow to cool slightly, then roll into small balls and roll in sugar or coconut.