1 lb. soft pitted dates
48 walnut halves
2 cubes butter
3 c. packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 c. sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla
5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda

Stuff each date with walnut half. Press to hold shape. Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients. Add stuffed dates, use teaspoon to dip out battered covered date. Place on baking sheet at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.

Frost with Butter Frosting. Heat and brown 1 cube butter. Do not burn. Stir in 2 cups powdered sugar mixed with 1/2 cup flour. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add hot water to spreading consistency.