Powdered Sugar Date Squares

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
8 0z. package chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups rice krispies
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup powdered sugar
 

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