1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped
3/4 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
2 1/2 c. crisp rice cereal
Powdered sugar

Cook dates, sugar and butter, stirring constantly until butter is absorbed. Add nuts and pour hot mixture over rice cereal in a large bowl; mix well. Form into small balls and dust with powdered sugar. Put several balls in a paper bag with powdered sugar. Shake until balls are coated.