Date-Raisin-Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, chopped fine
1/2 c. packed, finely cut dates
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter or oleo, softened
1 c. flaked unsweetened coconut
1/2 c. raisins (soak awhile)
2 tsp. brandy or bourbon

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in oleo until size of peas.
Stir in nuts, coconut, dates and raisins, egg and brandy. Mix with wooden spoon or hand until dough forms.
Chill 1 hour. Shape in 1-inch balls; place on greased cookie sheet.
Flatten with fork.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Makes about 48.