Ingredients:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 (8 ounce) packages dates, pitted, hand chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 (3 1/3 ounce) cans flaked coconut ( not the kind in bags)
powdered sugar, as needed
Directions:
In a saucepan, melt butter.
Add dates and granulated sugar and cook slowly, stirring constantly, until blended.
Add cereal and coconut, stirring to combine.
Remove from heat and let cool until you can handle the mixture without burning your fingers.
Form into 1″ sized balls with greased hands, then roll each into powdered sugar to coat.
Servings: 32
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 40 min.