- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- Using a double boiler, heat butter, chopped dates, confectioner's sugar, eggs and salt. Stir constantly until very thick, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- Add crispy rice cereal, chopped walnuts, and vanilla. Mix well and form into small balls. Roll in coconut. Keep refrigerated.