1 stick butter or margarine
1 c. brown sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. Rice Krispies
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
confectioners sugar

Combine butter, sugar and dates. Cook 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring until well blended. Add coconut, nuts, Rice Krispies, vanilla and salt. Mix well. Shape into balls and roll in confectioners sugar.