Cookies To Live For
["1 c. enriched flour", "1 stick butter", "1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar", "2 eggs", "2 Tbsp. milk", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "3/4 c. chopped dates", "3/4 c. chopped walnuts", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. flour", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "1 Tbsp. milk", "2 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel", "1 tsp. vanilla extract"]
["Mix flour, sugar, salt and baking soda in a medium size bowl. Cut butter with pastry blender or 2 knives, until mixture resembles fine crumbs.", "Add milk, lemon peel and vanilla; stir with a fork until moistened.", "Gather dough; press into a ball, then shape into a 7 x 2 x 12-inch rectangle.", "Wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, until firm."]
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