Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups chopped dates
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped candied red cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped green glazed cherries
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 2/3 cup desiccated coconut

Method

  • Beat eggs and brown sugar together; stir in dates.
  • Pour mixture into a lightly greased heavy frying pan.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until dates are soft (8 to 10 minutes); remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except coconut; cool to lukewarm.
  • Shape mixture into small balls and roll in coconut.