1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates (chopped)
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 stick butter
2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. pecans or walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Place dates, sugar, egg in pan and cook over medium heat. Boil 5 minutes, stir constantly. Add Rice Krispies, nuts and vanilla. Mix well. When cool enough to handle, form in small balls and roll in powdered sugar or crushed nuts or coconut.