Date Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chopped dates
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 Tbsp. hot water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup lard, butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
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• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 2 cups flour

Directions

Place dates in a mixing bowl. Stir soda and water together and add to dates along with remaining ingredients. Mix at medium speed to blend. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

By Robin from Washington, IA