
1 cup dates, freshly chopped (I suggest the pitted Deglet Noors from the produce case)
½ cup unsalted butter (or ¼ cup butter & ¼ cup extra virgin coconut oil)
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
3 Tbsp rum
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1½ cup grated dried coconut, lightly toasted