Frosted Date Creams

Frosted Date Creams

Heat oven to 375*

Sift together:
2 1/4 C Flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt

Cream together:
1/2 C butter, softened to room temp
1 1/4 C packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C sour cream
1 t vanilla

Blend in the dry mix.

Stir in 1 C chopped dates and 1 C chopped nuts (pecans and/or walnuts).
Drop teaspoons onto cookie sheet and bake 10-14 minutes.
Frost warm (Brown Butter Frosting below)

Makes 4 dozen

Brown Butter Frosting:


Brown 1/2 C butter, remove from heat.
Add 1 1/2 C powdered sugar
Add 3 to 4 Tablespoons hot water.
Mix (reheat if needed) until smooth