*Finikia 3

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, melt together the butter and Crisco. Remove pan from heat and add the milk, eggs and vanilla.
2. 2
   Add the flour and baking powder.
3. 3
   Mix until dough pulls away from sides of pan.
4. 4
   Knead slightly, then let dough rest.
5. 5
   Shape into small balls, then flatten dough in palms and fill with mixture of the dates and walnuts.
6. 6
   Place on baking sheets and pierce each one with toothpick before baking at 350° for 35 minutes until light brown.
7. 7
   Before removing from oven, test a cookie by cutting in half to see if it is cooked through. Remove cookies, 6 at a time and drop into the following Syrup.