1 c. chopped dates or raisins
1 can (14 oz.) Eagle Brand milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
4 dozen buttery-flavored crackers as Hi-Ho or Ritz

Cook dates and milk in top of double boiler until very thick. Remove from heat and stir in nuts. Place 1 teaspoon of mix on salted side of cracker. Place crackers on jelly roll pan (they won't slide off this pan). Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Cool and put a small amount of icing on each cookie.

ICING:

1 c. sugar
2 tsp. butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Milk to make a spreading consistency

Combine all and ice cookies. These freeze well.