Frying Pan Cookies

3/4 cups sugar
1 cup dates, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup corn flakes
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 1/4 cups toasted, shredded coconut

In heavy frying pan mix together sugar, dates and eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture pulls away from sides of pan, about 5 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes, then add vanilla and nuts. Carefully mix in corn flakes and rice cereal. Wet hands in cold water and form mixture into walnut sized balls. Roll in toasted coconut and place on waxed paper to cool.