Rich Date and Walnut Cookies

This is another repeat  recipe.  I promise to have some new ones after Christmas, but there are just some favorites that have to be made.

These cookies are one of my mom's absolute favorites and I have to admit that I even liked them.  I thought I didn't like dates.  Who knew they were so sweet and delicious?  Well, besides the people who actually had tried them before?

The point of the story:  if you haven't tried dates, please do!  So yummy with the walnut combo.

Rich Date and Walnut Cookies

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped dates

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1 egg

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Add softened butter and eggs.  Beat until thoroughly mixed.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.  Remove cookies from oven and let cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to cooling rack.  (Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen.)

Sweet, nutty and oh so good!

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