1 lb. dates, chopped
1 lb. butter
2 c. white sugar
4 c. Rice Krispies
2 c. chopped nuts
4 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter with sugar and dates. When sugar dissolves, cook slowly, stirring, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add other ingredients. Let cool. Roll into balls, sprinkle with powdered sugar or roll in coconut.