---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Frosty Date Balls
 Categories: Cookies
      Yield: 2 servings
 
    1/2 c  Butter or margarine; soften
    1/3 c  Confectioners' sugar; sifted
      1 tb Water
      1 ts Vanilla
  1-1/4 c  All-purpose flour; sifted
           A dash of salt
    1/2 c  Walnuts; chopped
 
      Cream butter and sugar together thoroughly.  Stir in water and vanilla.
  Add flour and salt.  Mix well. Stir in dates and nuts. Roll 1-inch balls.
  Place 2 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in slow oven
  (300°F) about 20 minutes, or until cookies are set but not brown. While
  warm, roll in confectioner's sugar.

  Makes 2-1/2 dozen.
 
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