CRUST:

1 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. soft butter

FILLING:

1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 egg, beaten
2 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 oz. soft cream cheese

Mix crust ingredients until crumbly. Press into ungreased 11 x 7 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

In saucepan, heat dates, sugar and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer 3 minutes. Blend 1/4 cup of hot mixture into egg, return to saucepan. Cook until mixture bubbles, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in cereal, nuts and vanilla. Spread over crust. Cool.

In small bowl mix frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over filling.

(Cooper)