Date-Nut Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup finely-chopped nuts
1/2 cup finely-chopped dates

Preparation

Sift together the flour, soda, salt and cinnamon. Toss the dates with a small amount of the flour mixture (to prevent sticking) and set aside.
ln a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugars until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
Mix in the dry ingredients and combine thoroughly.
Stir in the nuts and dates.
With your hands, press and mold the dough into a long, smooth roll about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, twisting the ends to hold the roll in shape. Chill until firm - several hours or overnight. (To speed up the chilling process, place in freezer.).
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. (Moderately hot).
With a thin, sharp knife cut into thin slices 1/16\" to 1/8\" thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet, slightly apart.
Bake until lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.