Yum Balls

1 cup (2 sticks) margarine
2 cups brown sugar
2 small boxes dates, cut up
1 cup coconut
4 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup nuts

Cook sugar and margarine until melted. Add coconut and dates and cook for 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add nuts and Rice Krispies. Roll into small balls. Roll balls in confectioners' sugar.