Cookie making still going on

Did you hear me say that I wasn't going to make cookies this year?  Well, I just couldn't help myself. Ryan wanted his favorites...buckeyes and peanut butter blossoms. But I cheated just a little. I bought the peanut butter cookie pouches. A lot less mess and they turned out just great. I'll make the buckeyes later. 

   Today I made cranberry pecan bread, molten lava cookies and chocolate chunk with m and m's. I also made date Krispie balls   Here is the recipe in case you'd like to try them. 

RICE KRISPIE DATE BALLS 

1 stick butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 (8 oz.) chopped dates (with sugar)
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. Rice Krispies cereal
1 tsp. vanilla

In saucepan, melt butter and sugar over low heat. Add dates and cook 3 minutes and remove from heat. Add nuts, Rice Krispies and vanilla. When cool enough to handle, form small balls and roll in powdered sugar or coconut.