1 c. butter (2 sticks)
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 beaten eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking soda
2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. Rice Krispies
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. chopped dates

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients. Add cereal and nuts; mix well. Shape into balls and wrap in waxed paper and chill overnight. Slice in 1/4" thick. Bake on greased and floured cookie sheet in moderate oven, 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen. You can drop and bake without the chilling. Cool and remove after a few minutes.