SAUCEPAN COOKIES

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Combine ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. vanilla. Cool for 5 minutes, then fold in 2 c. rice krispies. Form into balls about 1" in diameter. Roll in coconut.
Yield: 3 dozen cookies.