Angel Delights

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter, sugar and dates in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted, the sugar is no longer white and the dates are mostly melted, 8 to 15 minutes.
3. 3
   The mixture should be a shiny, brown sticky mass.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat.
5. 5
   Add salt, vanilla, cereal and coconut; stir well to combine.
6. 6
   When cool enough to handle, squeeze and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
7. 7
   Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
8. 8
   Refrigerate until chilled.