Crispy Date Bars

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine the dates, sugar and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot mixture to egg; return all to pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal, nuts and vanilla. Spread over crust. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until creamy. Frost bars; cut and store in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crispy-date-bars/ (may not work)