1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda (mix with 1 tsp. hot water)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. walnuts
1 lb. dates

Mix butter and sugar. Add eggs. Add soda. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Add chopped dates and walnuts. Drop from spoon or form balls. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.