Date Cookies

Directions

1. Cream butter, sugar and eggs.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Blend flour combination into egg mixture.
4. Combine water and dates; stir into dough.
5. Fold in chopped nuts.
6. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
8. Drop dough by teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.