1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. dates, cut small
1/2 c. nuts
2 1/2 c. flour
3 eggs
4 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in a few tablespoons flour. Add eggs, well beaten. Mix and sift remaining flour, soda, and salt and add water and vanilla. Add nuts and dates.

Drop from spoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes in 350 degree oven. Add more flour if needed.