Yuletime Date Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Mix egg, sugar,
2. 2
   butter or margarine, salt and dates in saucepan and cook, stirring
3. 3
   frequently
4. 4
   until dates are soft and mixture is thick. Place
5. 5
   saucepan
6. 6
   in
7. 7
   iced
8. 8
   water until mixture is cool enough to handle.
9. 9
   Add Rice Krispies and nuts; mix quickly.
10. 10
    Shape into balls with buttered hands; roll balls in coconut.
11. 11
    Makes 6 to 7 dozen.