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Rock Cookies

• 1 lb. of dates, cut up
• 2 cups shelled English walnuts, chopped coarsely
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon soda dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:
In large bowl, cut up dates and nuts, add spices and a small amount of the flour. Set aside. Beat together the sugar and butter until creamy, add eggs and soda dissolved in the water. Sift together the flour and salt and add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the date mixture. Roll into 5 or 6 rolls, adding enough flour to make it manageable. Refrigerate for about an hour. Cut off into one-inch pieces and bake 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until browned.
Yield: 3 or 4 dozen