food for the gods

First time for me to bake these cookies. They were easy to make.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped (you could use raisins instead)

1 cup butter

3/4 cup white sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp.vanilla extract

1 cup chopped walnuts (other nuts will do)

1/2 cup brandy

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Grease and line a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Combine first 4 ingredients. Take 1/2 cup of flour mixture and dredge the dates.

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after every addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Add dates and walnuts and stir until completely combined.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Lower heat to 300 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake for 45-50 minutes or until done.

Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Brush with brandy and cut into bars. Wrap individually with foil or colored cellophane wrap.