Beat:

1/4 lb. butter (1 stick)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour cream

Then set aside.

Sift:

1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. allspice
2 c. flour
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 (8 oz.) dates, chopped

Mix all together, drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.