Coconut Date Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Steps

1. Combine dates, sugar, and beaten eggs in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Mix in crispy rice cereal until well combined.
2. Butter your hands and roll mixture into walnut-sized balls, then place on a baking sheet. Roll balls in coconut to evenly coat. Store coconut date balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.