SUGARED DATE BALLS

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When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much to the delight of my family, I've continued her delicious tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in dates and nuts. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 22-25 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.