Date Nut Rice Pudding

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 3 cups milk
 * 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup chopped pitted dates
 * 1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Combine rice, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, butter and salt in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes, or until thick and creamy. Add dates, 1/2 cup walnuts and vanilla. Turn into 2-quart dish.

Combine cinnamon with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/2 cup walnuts. Sprinkle over pudding. Chill.