DATE COOKIES:

1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1 c. sour cream

Mix together. Add:

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cut up dates
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda (put in sour cream)

Drop by tablespoons on cookie sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.

PERFECT CARAMEL ICING:

3/4 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. melted butter
1/4 c. Carnation milk

Cook over medium heat only stirring at the beginning to mix. Stir and let boil 1 minute. Beat in 1 cup confectioners' sugar or little more. Spread on cool cookies.