Date Nuggets Little pop-in-your-mouth date cookies. You can add chopped nuts to these if you desire.

Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 sticks of butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 large egg 1 cup chopped dates Construction: Cream the butter and sugar. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl and then add to the mix. Add the chopped dates. Chill the dough at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll the dough into 1" balls and bake for 12-15 minutes until set and lightly golden. Transfer to cooling rack and dust with powdered sugar.