1 c. (8 oz. pkg.) dates, cut fine
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (Eagle Brand)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Ritz crackers, approx. 50

Combine milk and dates in top of double boiler. Cook over hot water until creamy, but not too thick. Add chopped nuts and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Spread about 1 teaspoon of filling onto each crackers, keeping filling warm for easier spreading. Bake at 300 to 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate with pecans or maraschino cherries if desired. These freeze well.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Milk, to thin to desired consistency
Few drop yellow food coloring (opt.)

Mix ingredients together.