8 oz. pkg. chopped dates (the kind I've used is a box of chopped dates that are coated with sugar)
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
3 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar

Cook dates, butter and brown sugar together in saucepan over medium heat until almost smooth (no need to boil it).

Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Add cereal and nuts and mix well until all is coated with cooked mixture. Press firmly into buttered square pan. Cool. Cut into squares and coat with powdered sugar.

I just put some powdered sugar into a plastic bag, drop in a few of the squares, shake the bag and remove the coated squares. Tap slightly to remove any excess sugar.