Date Pecan Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
8 oz. pkg. dates, chopped
2 3/4 c. Rice Krispies
small amount powdered sugar

Preparation

In heavy saucepan, put butter, sugar, dates and pecans in order listed.
Cover and heat over medium heat; stir occasionally until mixture bubbles well (10 to 15 minutes).
Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
Add Rice Krispies and stir gently with wooden spoon, mixing well.