1/2 c  Butter or margarine
3/4 c  Powdered sugar
1 tb Vanilla extract
1 1/2 c  All-purpose flour
1/8 ts Salt
1/4 c  Dates
1/4 c  Walnuts, chopped
1/4 c  Semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Galaxy Cookie Icing:
1 c  Powdered sugar
1 1/2 tb Milk
1 ts Vanilla Extract

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.