Date Filled Cookie Log

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.

2. 2

   Mix together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy.

3. 3

   Blend in the egg.

4. 4

   Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda.

5. 5

   Add to the wet mixture and blend until stiff.

6. 6

   Shape dough into 4 logs about 10x3-inches each.

7. 7

   Place logs on a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Using the side of your hand, create a narrow well into the top of each log, running all the way across.

9. 9

   Spread about 1/4 cup of the date filling evenly into each hollow.

10. 10

    Top the date filling with chopped nuts.

11. 11

    Bake the logs for 12-15 minutes, or until set and gloden.

12. 12

    Allow to cool until just warm, then slice the baked dough at an angle into 3/4-inch thick cookies.

13. 13

    Allow to cool then dust liberally with confectioners sugar.

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