1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
8 oz. chopped dates
1/3 c. water
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
Colored sugar crystals

Melt butter in a skillet and add eggs (slightly beaten), sugar, and dates. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Turn heat to low and gradually add water and flour. Cook until thick, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in salt, vanilla, pecans, and Rice Krispies. Remove from heat and quickly shape by teaspoon into balls and roll in colored sugar. Makes a great Christmas treat.