Date Balls

Supposedly from "Auntie Cassy" - at least that's what the package of dates says...but they are simply divine.

• 2 8oz. packs pitted dates
• 1 stick butter
• 1 C brown sugar
• 4 T water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 C Rice Crispies
• Coconut for coating

Mix together in 12" Sauce pan: dates, brown sugar, water).  Cook over medium heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until it thickens to paste.  Remove from heat and add 1 t. vanilla.  Mix in 2 c Rice Crispies.  Allow mix to cool to touch and roll into small balls.  Roll balls in finely shredded coconut or powdered sugar.  Makes about 4 dozen.