1/2 c. butter (butter)
1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. unsifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. snipped dates
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs; beat well. In separate bowl combine cocoa, flour, baking soda and salt. Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture. Add vanilla, dates, raisins and nuts. Chill 30 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.