Date-filled Cookies

== Ingredients ==
* 3 cups of all-purpose white flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¾ cup butter or margarine (at room temperature)
* 1½ cups sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
=== Filling ===
* 8 ounces of pitted dates, cut up
* ½ cup sugar
* ¼ cup lemon juice
* ½ cup chopped walnuts
== Directions ==
# Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt.
# Set aside.
# In a large bowl mix the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.
# Gradually stir in the flour mixture until it is all well combined.
# Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
# Divide dough into four parts and refrigerate until ready to use.
# Meanwhile, make the filling: in a small saucepan combine the dates and sugar with ½ cup of water.
# Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the mixture has thickened - about 5 minutes.
# Remove from heat.
# Stir in the lemon juice and walnuts.
# Cool completely.
# On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, one part at a time, ⅛ inch thick.
# With a floured 2½ inch cookie cutter (or the bottom of a glass), cut out cookies.
# Re-roll trimmings and cut.
# Using a spatula, place half of the cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
# Spread 1 teaspoon of filling over each cookie.
# Cover with another cookie.
# With a floured fork, seal the edges firmly.
# Also, prick the center of the cookie once with the fork.
# Bake in a 375°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
# Remove to a wire rack, cool and enjoy!
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