Galaxy cookies (with galaxy cookie icing)

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupButter or margarine
¾cupPowdered sugar
1tablespoonVanilla extract
cupAll-purpose flour
teaspoonSalt
¼cupDates
¼cupWalnuts, chopped
¼cupSemi-sweet chocolate pieces
Galaxy Cookie Icing:
1cupPowdered sugar
tablespoonMilk
1teaspoonVanilla Extract

Directions

Mix butter, sugar, vanilla and food coloring (if desired). Work in flour and salt until dough holds together. Mold dough around date, nut pieces or chocolate pieces. Place cookies about 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 350F for 12 to 15 minutes. Do not brown. Cool and use Galaxy Icing to complete.

Galaxy Cookie Icing: Mix until smooth and use to top Galaxy Cookies.

Food coloring may be used if desired.