1 lb. pitted dates
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Ritz crackers

FROSTING:

8 oz. cream cheese
2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Cut up dates and mix with sweetened condensed milk. Cook slowly until dates are soft and mushy. Add nuts. Spread on crackers. Bake in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and frost.

Frosting: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat and spread on crackers. Makes a large batch.