Date balls

(makes 40)

Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 30 mins

Ingredients

1kg good-quality dark dried dates, pitted and chopped

50g butter

2 cups Rice Krispies cereal coconut flakes

Method:

1. In a large pan, cook dates and butter over medium-low heat until dates melt into a paste-like consistency. Remove from heat.

2. While date mixture is still hot, add Rice Krispies. Mix well and let cool.

3. When mixture is cool enough to handle, make lime-size balls and roll in coconut flakes.