1 stick butter                                                1 - 6 oz. package chopped dates

1 cup white sugar                               1 egg

1 cup chopped pecans                        2 cups rice krispies

Cook all ingredients except rice krispies and nuts for about 10 minutes - stirring constantly.  Remove from heat add krispies and nuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla.  Shape into small balls and roll into flaked coconut.  ( you can tint coconut if desired)  Makes about 5 dozen.