preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F
grease a baking pan with butter or use a baking sheet
form around16 equal balls from the dough
take a ball and flatten it slightly in your palm, place a ball of date in the centre and close the dough forming a sealed ball
place the ball in a mould, press it gently until the surface is even
slam the edge of the mould on a folded towel a few times to release the dough
place the Ma'moul on your greased baking pan (or baking sheet)
bake for 15 - 20 minutes
let them cool and dust them with confectioners’ sugar if you wish (optional)