2 sticks butter
1 sm. pkg. dates (i used madjool about 10oz or so) pitted and chopped
1 C sugar
2 to 3 C rice krispies
1 C nuts
1 t vanilla
powdered sugar

Melt butter in heavy skillet add sugar and chopped dates. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until dates absorb all butter. Remove from heat and add vanilla rice krispies and nuts. Mix together and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Shape into walnut sized balls and roll in powdered sugar.