Date Nut Rolls

This is another one of my Grandmother's recipes.  One thing that I have noticed about her recipes, less sugar.  Over the years we must be adding more and more sugar to things!!  I thought these cookies would be sicky sweet but they are not at all!  They have a great date flavor and the rice krispies add a light crunch to the cookie!

Date Nut Balls

1/2 cup butter
8 oz. dates cut fine
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 cups rice krispies
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-2 cups coconut

In a medium sauce pan combine butter, dates, sugar and egg.  Place over low heat and stir constantly for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and allow to cool until you are able to handle the mixture.

Add in the vanilla, stir.  Add rice krispies and nuts and stir to combine.  Form into 1-2 inch balls and roll in the coconut.  Place on wax paper and let set for about 30 minutes.