Date Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 F.
In large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; beat well.
(Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.) Add flour and soda; mix well.
Stir in dates and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.