Rice Krispies Balls

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 3 tablespoons oleo
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 pound cut dates
 * 1 cup chopped nuts
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * 3 cups Rice Krispies
 * flaked coconut

Directions

 * 1) Stir oleo, sugar, eggs and dates together in iron skillet over low heat and cook 20 minutes stirring constantly then take off fire and stir in vanilla, chopped nuts and Rice Krispies.
 * 2) Shape into balls and roll in coconut.