Layered Date Bars

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup soft butter

Filling:
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg, well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped walnuts

Frosting:
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

In a bowl combine flour, brown sugar and butter; mix until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 11 x 7-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.

In medium saucepan combine dates, sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly; simmer 3 minutes.

Blend about l/4 cup of date mixture into the beaten egg; then return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat until mixture bubbles, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in the vanilla extract, cereal and walnuts. Spread over baked crust. Cool.

Combine frosting ingredients; beat at low speed until smooth. Spread over filling. Cut into bars.