8 oz. dates, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 stick butter - must use butter
1 cup sugar

Cook the above ingredients in a saucepan for 8-10 minutes until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.

Stir in:

2 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
1 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Stir until cereal is coated and drop into balls onto cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Roll cookies in powdered sugar.