Drop Filled Date Cookies
["1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates", "1/2 c. butter or oleo", "nuts (optional)", "2 c. flour", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 c. hot water", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Mix all together. Drop from teaspoon on greased pan. Bake in hot oven. Makes about 4 dozen."]
["brown sugar", "eggs", "dates", "butter", "nuts", "flour", "baking soda", "hot water", "salt"]