Busters Recipes

Date Cookies

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
3 eggs; lightly beaten
3 tbs hot water
1 lb dates; chopped fine
1 c nuts*


*Pecans, walnuts, almonds (your choice)
Cream together the butter and sugar.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cloves, cinnamon, and
baking soda; add the butter mixture.

Mix together the eggs and hot water; and add to bowl with other
ingredients. Mix in the dates and the nuts.

Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased pan and bake at 350 degrees until brown. 12-15 minutes.