DATE BALLS

DATE BALLS
(Shared by Dawn)

1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar1 egg
2 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
1 pkg. (about 30) dates, finely chopped
1 pkg. coconut (enough to roll date ball in)

Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add sugar, eggs and dates. Cook 7 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour mixture over Rice Krispies. Stir in nuts. Form small balls and roll in coconut.