Flaky Date Moons

Flaky Date Moons
Mrs. Charles Brown

1/2 cup butter
 1 ( 3 oz) package cream cheese
1 cup flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coconut
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup pitted dates , chopped
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Blend softened butter with cream cheese. Beat in electric mixer until light. work in flour and salt with fork until smooth. Roll in waxed paper and chill

FILLING

Combine dates , sugar, and water in small sauce pan. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until thick. Add orange rind , nutmeats and coconut. Cool.
Divide dough in half and roll then on floured board. Cut in 2 1/2 -inch rounds. Place teaspoonful of filling on each round. Fold over and crimp edges together with fork. Prick tops. Bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.