Instructions: 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 confectioners sugar. Make 2 1/2 dozen.

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