2 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. butter, softened
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 c. chopped almonds
1 c. chopped, pitted dates or prunes

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except almonds and dates or prunes; blend at low speed until well mixed and dough forms. By hand, stir in almonds and prunes or dates. Shape into 1" balls; place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Cool cookies 1 minute before removing from cookie sheets.