1 Cup butter1 1/2 Cups brown sugar3 eggs1/2 Cup water3 Cups flour2 lbs dates1 teaspoon soda2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon cloves1/2 teaspoon alspice1 lb English Walnuts
Cream butter and sugar and drop in eggs one at a time. Add spice and beat well, add flour and water. Beat in sifted soda and salt. Fold in dates and nuts. Drop by spoonful (small) on cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven. Nice for Christmas
Source: Poplar Hall, page 24
