Ingredients

  • 1 c. margarine
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. raisins
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates

Method

  • Beat margarine and sugars until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, orange peel and lemon peel.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; beat into margarine mixture until blended.
  • Stir in dates and raisins.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Spread slightly with back of spoon or fork.
  • Bake at 375° for 10 to 13 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Makes 4 dozen cookies.