Melt the butter and sugar at medium heat.

Stir constantly so that the sugar doesnt burn.

Move off the stove , cool slightly and add the beaten egg.

Whisk quickly so that the egg doesnt cook .

If the mixuture is too hot the egg will turn to scrambled egg consistency

Add the chopped up dates and boil for 10 minutes, stirring all the time,

until the dates cook down into the sugary mixture

Add the vanilla

Cool , then add the crushed biscutis.

Roll into balls and coat with coconut.