Lori Taylor'S Chocolate Chippers(Makes About 4 Dozen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. coarsely chopped dates
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. grated coconut
1/2 c. granola
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
Stir in the dates and let the mixture stand 5 minutes to soften dates. Then beat at a high speed for 3 minutes or until very light brown and creamy.