Date Balls

Directions

1. 1
   In skillet, combine dates, coconut, sugar, butter, egg and salt.
2. 2
   Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture thickens and bubbles, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Stir in cereal, nuts and vanilla.
5. 5
   Cool 10 minutes.
6. 6
   For each cookie, use about 1 tablespoon date mixture.
7. 7
   Form into a ball.
8. 8
   Keep fingers moist. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.