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6 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened1 1/3 cups white sugar3 eggs3 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 teaspoons water1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition.Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.Combine the water and dates; stir into the dough along with the chopped pecans.Cover and chill for 1 hour.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Grease cookie sheets.Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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