Sugared Date Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. margarine or butter
8 oz. chopped dates
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. powdered sugar

Preparation

Grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan.
In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, margarine and dates.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla, cereal and nuts.
Spread in prepared pan.
Cool completely.
Cut cooled bars into 1-inch squares.
Coat all sides with powdered sugar.
Makes 5 to 6 dozen.