Fry-Pan Fruit Balls

1/2 c. butter
1 c. white sugar
1 c. dates, diced
2 eggs
2 c. rice krispies
pinch of salt
1 pkg. coconut
1/4 c. cherries or mixed fruit, diced
1/4 c. or more chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract

Turn electric skillet control to 220 degrees, melt butter, add dates. Cream eggs and sugar, add to dates and butter in fry pan. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Cool, add fruit, nuts, rice krispies and flavoring. Form into balls, roll in coconut and store in a tin can in refrigerator. Will keep a month.

Charlotte Saville - Stephenson