Ingredients
For icing:
- 1/2 stick softened butter
- 1 teaspoon milk (add more as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For cookies:
- 1/2 stick softened butter
- 1 teaspoon milk (add more as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup small box of ritz crackers
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup buttercream icing
Preparation
Baking Directions:
For icing:Turn on mixer slowly so that the sugar doesn't fly around.
Add milk until desired consistency is reached.
For cookies:Place chopped nuts, dates and condensed milk into double boiler.
Stir often until mixture thickens.
When thickened, put aside for about 3 minutes.
When cooled spread mixture over crackers and place on greased cookie sheet Place cookies in 350 degree oven for only 3 minutes.
Remove and cool on cookie rack.
When cooled, cover with buttercream icing.
To firm icing quickly put frosted cookies in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, then place cookies in a tin and place in the freezer.
