Frosty Date Balls

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. Make 2 1/2 dozen.

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