Black-eyed Susans

1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated

1 C butter, melted

1/8 t salt

3 C flour

1 (16 oz.) package whole, pitted dates

Coarsely chopped pecans

Mix cheese, butter, salt and flour; blend well to form pastry dough. Chill. Stuff dates with nuts. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll out chilled dough on floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough with biscuit cutter and wrap each stuffed date, then roll in sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for about 25 minutes. (makes 4 dozen)