1/2 c BUTTER/MARGARINE 1/8 ts SALT
3/4 c POWDERED SUGAR 1/4 c DATES
1 tb VANILLA EXTRACT 1/4 c WALNUTS, CHOPPED
1 1/2 c ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR 1/4 c SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE PIECES

MIX BUTTER, SUGAR, VANILLA AND FOOD COLORING (IF DESIRED). WORK IN
FLOUR AND SALT UNTIL DOUGH HOLDS TOGETHER. MOLD DOUGH AROUND DATE,
NUT PIECES OR CHOCOLATE PIECES. PLACE COOKIES ABOUT 1-INCH APART ON
UNGREASED BAKING SHEET. BAKE IN PREHEATED OVEN AT 350F FOR 12 TO 15
MINUTES. DO NOT BROWN. COOL AND USE GALAXY ICING TO COMPLETE.

Galaxy Cookie Icing:
1 c Powdered sugar
1 1/2 tb Milk
1 ts Vanilla Extract

Yields
8 servings