Date-Masa Newtons

Directions

1. Cream butter, brown sugar, and honey until fluffy. Add orange juice, zest, and yolks. Mix in masa harina until just combined. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill about 1 hour.
2. Process dates with applesauce, orange juice, honey, and orange zest until a thick paste forms. Chill slightly if too soft to spread.
3. Roll dough into a rectangle (~7×14 inches). Pipe date filling down the center. Fold dough over to encase filling, sealing edges with a little water.
4. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet, chill briefly, then slice into ~1–1½-inch cookies.
5. Bake at 350°F for 14–18 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack, then store airtight.