Honey and Date Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients (12)

• For the Cookies:
• 2 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 sticks butter (unsalted, chilled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup buttermilk
• For the Filling:
• 12 dates (pitted)
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Pinch of salt