3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
3 eggs
1 c. dates
1 c. nuts
1 c. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. maple flavoring

Add dry ingredients. Add 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in dates and nuts. Chill 1 hour or overnight. Drop on cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 c. butter
2 tsp. cream
1 tsp. maple syrup
2 c. 4x sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix and spread on cooled cookies.