1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. softened butter
2 eggs
1 tbsp. milk
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, coarsely chopped
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine in bowl brown sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in milk. Sift together and gradually blend in flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Add dates, nuts and chocolate chips; mix well. Drop by slightly rounded tablespoons, about 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes.