Date Balls

Source unknown. Written on a very old Austin White Lime Company with no date. Phone number is listed as ALpine5-3646. I do not recognize the handwriting and the only notes are in faded pencil Merry Christmas.

8 oz dates
1 stick oleo
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup rice krispy cereal
1 cup pecans
1 tsp vanilla
1 bag coconut flakes

In saucepan, cook dates, oleo and sugar until dates are tender (3-4 minutes) Add cereal, pecans, and vanilla. Shape into balls and roll into coconut