Date Walnut Crisp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. fresh dates
1 c. walnuts or pecans
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. maple flavoring
2 eggs
3 c. plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Put dates; cut in small pieces.
Chop nuts.
Cream sugars and shortening.
Add flavorings.
Beat in eggs; add dates and nuts. Add dry ingredients.
Makes a stiff dough.
Shape in balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten slightly.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 5 to 6 dozen.