Ingredients for - Date Nut Balls

1. 2 cups Rice Krispies
2. 1 cup chopped pistachios or almonds
3. 1/3 cup butter, cubed
4. 1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, finely chopped
5. 1 cup sugar
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7. Confectioners' sugar, optional

How to cook deliciously - Date Nut Balls

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies and pistachios. In a large saucepan, combine butter, dates and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is combined.

2 . Stage

Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over Rice Krispies mixture; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, press into 1-1/4-in. balls. Cool. If desired, roll in confectioner's sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.