1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. sour cream
2 squares chocolate, melted
4 tsp. hot water
1 c. cut up dates
1 c. chopped walnuts

Sift together: 1 tsp. baking soda

Cream sugar and butter. Add sour cream, beaten egg, melted chocolate and hot water. Add sifted flour with the soda. Mix well and add dates and walnuts. Drop by tablespoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. When cold, frost with chocolate frosting. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.