Helene's Date Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the dates, margarine and sugar together.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Add the egg and mix it in very quickly before the heat of the mixture cooks it.
4. 4
   Add the cookie crumbs.
5. 5
   With wet hands form the mixture into balls.
6. 6
   Roll in coconut and chill in refrigerator.