2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. dates, cut in sm. pieces
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Sift flour with allspice, cinnamon and soda. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs; beat well. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.