1/4 lb. unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. vanilla
3/4 c. coarsely chopped dates
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. granola with almonds
3/4 c. chopped nuts
1 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips or less

In a large bowl cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Stir in the dates and let sit 5 minutes to soften dates. Then beat at high for 3 minutes or until very light brown and creamy. Combine flour, soda, salt and powder in a small bowl; stir into creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in the coconut, granola, nuts and chips. Drop by tablespoons 1 1/2" apart onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. With a spatula, immediately remove from sheet and cool. Store in air tight container. Yield: 4 dozen.