Date Nut Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks oleo
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1 or 2 tsp. vanilla
confectioners sugar
1 c. sugar
2 c. Rice Krispies

Preparation

Mix oleo, sugar and dates and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir often to blend oleo with sugar and dates. Remove from heat and add pecans, Rice Krispies and vanilla.
As soon as cooled enough to handle, form into balls and roll in confectioners sugar (or coconut).