DATE NUT BALLS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter.
• Add sugar, vanilla, egg, and dates.
• Stir constantly 3 to 4 minutes or until egg is cooked and mixture is slightly thickened.
• Remove pan from the heat.
• Stir in puffed rice cereal and walnuts.
• Mix until well blended.
• Set aside to cool.
• When cool, roll into 1-inch balls.
• If dough is sticky, dip fingers in water and then roll.
• Place cookies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Refrigerate until serving.
• Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.