Rice Krispies Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. dates, cut up
1/2 c. oleo
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. Rice Krispies
coconut

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except cereal, nuts and coconut, in a heavy saucepan.
Bring to slow boil, stirring constantly.
Boil 2 minutes.
Have cereal and nuts in large bowl.
Pour hot mixture over cereal.
Mix well.
Cool for 30 minutes.
Form into balls and roll in coconut.