Date Balls

I used to make these at home for the "Christmas dainty tray". They're attractive and they're yummy too!

1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup coconut

Mix together in a heavy pot the egg, butter, brown sugar and dates.

Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool slightly.

Stir in Rice Krispies.

Roll mixture into small balls and roll in coconut.