Created by Fizzybrat on September 8, 2017
Step 1: Heat oven to 350.
Step 2: Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Step 3: Work in flour and salt until dough holds together (if dough is dry, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons light cream).
Step 4: Mold by the tablespoonfuls around date, nut, cherry or chocolate pieces.
Step 5: Place cookies 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set but not browned.
Step 7: To make either icing, combine all ingredients and mix till smooth.
Step 8: Decorate cookies by dipping tops of cookies in icing of choice and sprinkle with colored sugar, candies, coconut, etc.