Icy Walnut Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. margarine
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 c. sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. orange extract
3 c. 10x sugar
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
Cut in margarine until crumbly.
Stir in walnuts.
Place in 13 x 9-inch pan (do not pat down).
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Stir occasionally, until crumbs are toasted and golden brown.
Cool; set aside.
In same mixing bowl, combine milk, extract and powdered sugar.
Stir in dates and remaining walnuts.
Drop by scant teaspoon into cooled crumbs; shape into balls, rolling to coat.
Store in refrigerator.
Bake at 400\u00b0.
Makes 50 cookies.