1/4 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/4 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. flour (more, if necessary)
1 lb. chopped dates
3/4 lb. English walnuts

Put dates through meat grinder. Break walnuts in pieces; drop from spoon on greased baking sheet. Allow room to spread. Bake in moderate oven (250 degrees).