Pecan Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 sticks margarine
1 c. light brown sugar
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. water
1 large pkg. chopped dates
1 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 can Baker's flaked coconut
4 c. Rice Krispies

Preparation

Add brown sugars to melted margarine; stir until dissolved. Add the dates and 1 1/2 tablespoons water to sugar, margarine and date mixture.
Cook for 6 minutes, stirring all the time.
Take off stove; add coconut, pecans and vanilla.
Let cool until you can handle it.
Add Rice Krispies.
Mix well and roll in small balls.
Drop in a plastic bag with 1/2 cup confectioners sugar. Lay them on foil until cool.
Store in plastic bowl until ready to serve.
(Very good to serve at Christmas.)