These cookies come from the (now deceased) mother of a friend. My copy of the recipe is in her handwriting and is very much a treasure. Most people believe that the cookie contains dates, not prunes. I don't bother to correct most. They are so good; why spoil it for them? (hehe)

Ingredients

butter↗1 cup
brown sugar↗2 cups
packed
eggs↗2
flour↗3 1⁄2 cups
baking soda↗1 teaspoon
nutmeg↗1 teaspoon
cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
clove↗1⁄2 teaspoon
milk↗1⁄2 cup
chopped prunes2 cups
chopped walnuts1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cream sugar, eggs and butter.
3
Mix flour, soda, salt and spices.
4
Add to creamed mixture.
5
Add milk, prunes and nuts.
6
Chill one hour.
7
Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet.
8
Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Source: food.com

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