12 packaged cream-filled chocolate cookies, crushed
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, cut up
3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. tiny marshmallows or 16 large
1/3 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. whipping cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Crush Oreos; reserve 1/4 cup of crumbs. Spread remainder in 10 x 6 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. In saucepan, combine dates, water and salt; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes; remove from heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted. Cool to room temperature. Stir in chopped nuts. Spread date mixture over crumbs in dish. Combine cream and vanilla; whip and swirl over dates. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs; top with small pieces of nuts, if desired. Chill overnight. Cut into squares.