1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
2 1/2 c. flour
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda mixed in 2 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 1/2 tsp. allspice
3/4 c. chopped dates
1 lb. walnuts, chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add well mixed eggs. Add spices. Mix dates and nuts in 1/2 cup of the flour, add to mixture. Add soda mixture and the balance of flour. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.