Rub the melted butter into the flour until evenly distributed.

Heat milk and sugar, stir until dissolved, and cool to lukewarm.

Pour the milk mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture to form a soft dough.

Knead the dough until smooth.

Chop the dates.

Put the chopped dates in a pan with butter and cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is combined and forms a paste.

Remove the date paste from heat and add the rose water, stir to blend.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut the dough into 2-inch circles.

Place a teaspoon of the date filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the circle over to form a crescent shape.

Crimp the edges with a fork to seal the crescent.

Place the Samusik on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in a 350F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly brown.

Place the baked Sambusik on a rack to cool.

When completely cool, place in cookie tins for storage.