Date Triangles

Directions

1. 1
   In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt, and half the zest; pulse to combine.
2. 2
   Add butter; pulse until mixture is crumbly.
3. 3
   Combine orange-flower water, if using, and ice water; drizzle over mixture.
4. 4
   Pulse until dough just comes together.
5. 5
   Chill, covered, for 20 minutes.
6. 6
   In the clean bowl of a food processor, combine dates, almonds, remaining zest, and orange juice; pulse to coarsely chop.
7. 7
   Heat oven to 350F.
8. 8
   Form dough into 1 1/2-inch-diameter balls; flatten into 3 1/2-inch circles.
9. 9
   Place 1 heaping teaspoon date filling on each.
10. 10
    Fold sides toward centers, making triangles; press to flatten slightly.
11. 11
    Place pastries 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper; press again.
12. 12
    In a small bowl, whisk to combine milk and honey; brush on pastries.
13. 13
    Arrange 3 sliced almonds on each pastry.
14. 14
    Bake until golden, 30 to 40 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
15. 15
    Transfer pastries to a wire rack; brush with glaze again.
16. 16
    Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
17. 17
    Cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.