Instructions: In 10 inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and dates; remove from heat. Stir in egg. Return to heat; continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 minutes.

Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in rice cereal, 1 cup coconut flakes, cherries and vanilla until moistened. Let stand 10 minutes.

Shape rounded tablespoonfuls into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in remaining flaked coconut.

Yield: about 5 dozen (2 cookies per serving)

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