Skillet Balls (Alena)

Makes 2 dozen

½ cup melted butter

1 well beaten egg

1 cup sugar

1  cup dates (cut fine, can chop in food processor)

2 ½ cup Rice Krispies

1 tsp. vanilla

Flaked coconut

Melt butter in a large frying pan or electric skillet.  Add beaten egg, sugar and dates. Cook with skillet temperature set at 350° for 6 minutes (low heat) stirring constantly.  Remove from heat, add cereal, and vanilla. Form into balls and roll in coconut while still warm.  (Use buttered hands for ease of handling).