Date-Nut Balls

My favorite Christmas Cookie. My aunt used to make them for me at Christmas.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes about 4 dozen depending on the size of the balls
== Ingredients ==
* 8 ounces of whole pitted dates, chopped (I use Aldi's chopped dates)
* ¾ cup sugar
* ½ cup butter or regular margarine
* 2½ cups Rice Krispies
* 1 cups nuts, finely chopped (I leave out, I don't like nuts)
* coconut to roll balls in
== Directions ==
# Combine the chopped dates, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan.
# Bring to a boil.
# Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute.
# Stir in the cereal and nuts.
# Cool mixture until able to shape into 1 inch balls.
# Roll the date balls in coconut.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Christmas Cookies
Category:Dates Recipes
Category:Nut Recipes
Category:Puffed rice Recipes