Swedish Wedding Cakes

¼ cup margarine

⅔ cup white sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted and finely chopped

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups crispy rice cereal

¾ cup walnuts, finely chopped

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Combine the margarine, sugar, egg, and dates in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

Combine the crispy rice cereal and the walnuts in a large bowl. Stir in the date mixture; mix well.

Working quickly, form the cereal and date mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in coconut. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Do not refrigerate.