Date Nut Balls

I tried a new recipe this afternoon. What can I say? I had a bag of pitted dates that needed to be used. This recipe really didn't take much time. I didn't even have to turn the oven on. My Mother pronounced them as having a "more-ish taste." I hope we've still got a few left when company comes this weekend.

Date Nut Balls

1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 (8-oz) package pitted dates, chopped
2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped pecans
Powdered sugar

Combine margarine, sugar and dates in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Stir in cereal and pecans. Cool to touch. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Store in air-tight container.