Date Log - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. Rice Krispies cereal
2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. coconut

Preparation

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add cereal and pecans, mixing well.
Shape into two 11-inch logs and roll each in coconut. Cool; slice thin.