Debbie'S Rocks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda, dissolved in 2 Tbsp. hot water
1 lb. dates
1 1/2 lb. shelled pecans
1 1/2 lb. shelled English walnuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Seed and cut dates.
Break nuts into large pieces.
Add together in large container (dishpan) and mix well with flour. Cream butter; add sugar gradually until well creamed.
Add spices. Beat egg slightly and blend with mixture.
Add soda-water and pour over date and nut mixture.
Mix thoroughly and drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until golden brown.
Makes about 250 rocks.