Date Nut Balls
["1/2 c. butter or margarine", "1 1/2 c. cut up pitted dates", "1/2 c. sugar", "3 c. Special K cereal", "1 c. chopped nuts"]
["Measure butter, dates and sugar into medium saucepan.", "Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture becomes a soft paste.", "Remove from heat.", "Add cereal and nuts, mixing thoroughly.", "Portion by level measuring tablespoon onto waxed paper.", "Shape into balls.", "Let stand until set.", "Makes about 3 1/2 dozen."]
["butter", "dates", "sugar", "cereal", "nuts"]