Lebanese Sambusik, Date Crescents - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
Filling
8 ounces dates
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon rose water

Preparation

Rub the butter into the flour until it is evenly distributed.
Heat milk& sugar, stir until dissolved and cool to lukewarm.
Pour the milk and 1/4 cup olive oil into the flour to form a soft dough.
Knead until smooth.
Chop the dates and put in a pan with 1/4 cup butter, cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is combined and forms a paste Remove from heat and add the rose water, stir to blend.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board to about 1/4\" thickness.
Cut into 2\" circles, place a teasp of the date filling in the centre and fold over to form a crescent, crimp the edges with a fork to seal Place Samusik on ungreased baking sheets and bake in a 350F oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown Place on a rack to cool.
When completely cool place in cookie tins.