Katherine'S Strawberry Cookies
["1/2 c. butter", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. flour", "1 c. chopped walnuts", "red and green crystals", "2 eggs, slightly beaten", "1 1/4 c. chopped dates (8 oz. pkg.)", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies", "black shoestring licorice"]
["In saucepan, heat butter; add eggs and sugar.", "Mix well, stirring constantly.", "Blend in dates; reduce heat to low.", "Add flour, stirring and cooking until thick.", "Remove from heat; add vanilla, nuts and Rice Krispies.", "Mix well.", "Cool for 2 hours."]
["butter", "sugar", "flour", "walnuts", "red", "eggs", "dates", "vanilla", "Rice Krispies", "black shoestring licorice"]