Rocks

12-15 min 400°F :
1 cup butter
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups dates, cut up
1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
2 ½ cups sifted flour
½ tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
Add dates and nuts and blend. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets
Bake at 400°F for about 12 to 15 minutes.