Date Delight

A family favorite. makes a nice dessert for company as well. A nice change from cake or pie.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped dates
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups miniature marshmallows
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans
• 14  crushed  Oreo cookies
• 1  cup heavy cream, whipped

Directions

1. Boil dates in water with salt.
2. Simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Add marshmallows; stir til marshmallows are melted.
4. Add nuts and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
5. Spread half of the Oreo crumbs in a 10"x6" dish.
6. Spread date mixture over crumbs.
7. Top with whipped cream (or you may use Cool Whip).
8. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
9. Chill for 3-4 hours.
10. (May be made night before and chilled overnight).
11. Note: This may be doubled and put in a 13"x9" dish.