1 c. butter
1/2 c. honey
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, optional
1 1/2 c. chopped dates, optional
2/3 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter, sugar; add honey gradually. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen. If sugar is omitted, use 1 cup honey.