1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 (12 oz.) box Ritz crackers

Mix dates, nuts, condensed milk in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Spread on each Ritz cracker and place crackers on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes in 350 degree oven.

ICING:

2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Mix all icing ingredients and spread on each baked cracker.