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| unsalted butter: 1 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 1/3 cups |
| eggs: 3 |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 cups |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp |
| ground cloves: 1/4 tsp |
| water: 2 cups |
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1 1/2 cups |
| pecans (halved): 1 cup |
Credit: allrecipes.com
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Combine the water and
dates; stir into the dough along with the chopped pecans. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.