Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour (a little less)
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 lb. chopped dates
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. chopped walnuts

Method

  • Cook dates, 1/4 cup sugar, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and nuts until thick.
  • Cool.
  • Cream margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla.
  • Next, add dry ingredients (flour, soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt).