1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. white sugar
2 whole eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. instant coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp. hot water
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. broken pecans
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and instant coffee mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, salt and soda gradually. Add to creamed mixture, beating until well blended. Add the dates, chips and nuts. Mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes.