Date Delight - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 can shredded coconut

Preparation

Combine dates, sugar and egg in a medium sauce or fry pan. Place over low heat and cook, stirring constantly until mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla.
Add cereal and nuts and mix slightly.
Shape into small balls and roll in coconut. Let stand until cool and firm.
Serves as cookie or candy. Make about 24 1 1/4 inch balls.