Yum Yum Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. margarine
2 eggs
2 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. soda
3 c. flour
pinch of salt
1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans

Preparation

Dissolve soda in 1/4-cup water and sprinkle over dates in a small bowl. Let stand while creaming margarine and sugar together. Add eggs. Beat well. Stir in date mixture. Add salt and flour. Blend well. Stir in nuts and coconut. Drop by spoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 9 minutes. Do not overcook. Don't stack; place wax paper between layers of cookies.