Sugarless Date Balls

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat-free margarine	2 eggs, beaten
2 pkg. sugar substitute	8 oz. chopped dates
2 tsp. vanilla extract	1 1/2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
1/2 cup chopped pecans	flaked coconut, optional

Preparation

Beat eggs. Add margarine and sugar substitute. Beat until light & fluffy. Add dates. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cereal, vanilla, & chopped nuts.. Shape into balls. Roll in flaked coconut if desired.