8 oz Pitted dates; chopped

1/2 c Sugar

1 Egg; slightly beaten

1/2 c Coconut

4 tb Butter

1 ds Salt

1 1/2 c Rice krispies

1/2 c Chopped nuts

1 ts Vanilla

3 oz Red crystal sugar

Green decorator's frosting In a skillet combine dates, sugar, egg, coconut, butter and salt. cook and stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5-6 min. Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies, nuts and vanilla. Cool 10 min. Use 1 level tablespoon or less for each cookie. Moisten fingers and form into strawberry shape. Roll each cookie in red sugar, trim stem with green frosting. Margaret GarlandDFYX18A Source: Prize Winning Recipes from the State Fair of Texas, 1976. -----