Date Cream Cheese Pastries

Directions

1. 1
   HEAT oven to 350F
2. 2
   COMBINE cream cheese, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, zest and vanilla in a small bowl, using a fork to mix until smooth.
3. 3
   STIR in dates.
4. 4
   SEPARATE dough into 8 triangles and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
5. 5
   Spoon a heaping tablespoonful of date mixture onto the shortest side of each triangle.
6. 6
   ROLL UP, starting at short side and rolling to opposite point.
7. 7
   Curve rolls slightly into a crescent shape.
8. 8
   BAKE 14 minutes or until pastries are golden brown.
9. 9
   REMOVE from baking sheet to a wire rack.
10. 10
    In a small bowl MIX remaining 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
11. 11
    DRIZZLE over warm or cool pastries.
12. 12
    Pastries can be reheated in 350F oven for about 5 minutes.