Syrian and Lebanon Date Crescents (Aqras Tamar)

1. 1

   Combine 1 cup butter, eggs, milk, salt, and the vanilla in a bowl; set aside.

2. 2

   Sift together flour and baking powder; then gradually knead into butter-egg mixture until dough is formed, adding a little water if necessary.

3. 3

   Form into spheres the size of golf balls; then allow to rest, covered with a cloth, for 1 hour.

4. 4

   In the meantime, make a filling by thoroughly mixing remaining ingredients, but not the confectioner's sugar.

5. 5

   Roll out balls to 3-4 inch rounds; then place 1 heaping teaspoon filling in the center of each round.

6. 6

   Fold dough over to cover filling; then pinch edges together to seal, in the process forming then in crescent shapes.

7. 7

   Place on greased baking trays; then bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until crescents turn golden brown.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and allow to cool.

9. 9

   Place on a serving platter, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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