1/2 c margarine

1 1/2 c cut, pitted dates

1/3 c chopped maraschino cherries

3/4 c sugar

3 c kellog’s special k cereal

1 c chopped nuts

Combine margarine, dates, maraschino cherries, and sugar in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until mixture is pasty.

Remove from heat. Add cereal and nuts. Stir.

Shape into small balls. Cool.

Makes 3 1/ 2 dozen