Coriander Date Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Chop nuts; set half aside.
2. 2
   Finely chop remaining nuts. Combine flour, salt, coriander and cinnamon.
3. 3
   Beat butter, sugar and zest until creamy.
4. 4
   Beat in egg and vanilla.
5. 5
   Gradually beat in flour mixture.
6. 6
   Stir in dates and coarsely chopped nuts.
7. 7
   Chill dough 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Form into logs about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic and chill until firm but not hard, about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Roll logs of dough in finely chopped nuts.
10. 10
    Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden.
11. 11
    Makes 54 cookies.