1 cup dates
1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1/2 stick or 1/8 lb. butter
1 cup whole wheat flour (or pastry flour)
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Boil dates, raisins and water for 3 minutes, or until thickened.
Add 1/2 stick of butter before cooling. Cool thoroughly.
Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes (depends on your oven).
