Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Adjust rack to middle.

Cream together the butter, sugar, egg yolks, and orange flower water

(if using an electric mixer beat at speed #2). Beat in the flour. Fold in dates and nuts by hand. Be sure ingredients are thoroughly blended.

Roll 1 teaspoon of cookie mixture at a time between the palms of your hands. Shape into crescents. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crescents are lightly browned at the edges.

When cool, dust with confectioners sugar.

Yield: 50 dainty cookies.

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