Cream 1/4 cup butter and 1 egg. Then add 3 packs of NutraSweet, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder and mix. Make into balls. Flatten out, put 1 date in middle, roll up. Put on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until brown.