1 cup dates chopped
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups coconut flakes
1 cup pecans chopped
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 cup corn flakes
Mix dates, sugar, and eggs in heavy saucepan. Stir over medium heat till mixture is thick and leaves sides of pan, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add remaining ingredients and stir till well mixed. Wet hands and roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in additional coconut. Makes 32 balls.
Gift container: Place balls in plastic storage container with lid. Tie with Christmas ribbon.