Date Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
1/4 lb. margarine
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped
pinch of salt
1 large egg, beaten
2 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. chopped nuts
1 small pkg. coconut

Preparation

Simmer first 5 ingredients for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add Rice Krispies and nuts.
When cool enough to handle, shape into balls and roll in coconut.