Date-Nut Balls

My favorite Christmas Cookie. My aunt used to make them for me at Christmas.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes about 4 dozen depending on the size of the balls

Ingredients

 * 8 ounces of whole pitted dates, chopped (I use Aldi's chopped dates)
 * ¾ cup sugar
 * ½ cup butter or regular margarine
 * 2½ cups Rice Krispies
 * 1 cups nuts, finely chopped (I leave out, I don't like nuts)
 * coconut to roll balls in

Directions

 * 1) Combine the chopped dates, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute.
 * 4) Stir in the cereal and nuts.
 * 5) Cool mixture until able to shape into 1 inch balls.
 * 6) Roll the date balls in coconut.