My Dad's Favorite Oatmeal Walnut Date Cookies

My Dad loves these oatmeal date cookies.  Every-time I visit home, he asks me to bake a batch before I leave.  I can't argue because they are delicious.  The addition of dates makes the cookies extra moist, chewy, and amazing!

Ingredients

2 sticks butter 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs  1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups uncooked quick oatmeal 1 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Mix ingredients in order.   Bake at 350 degrees  for about 8 to 10 minutes.

....and enjoy...especially dunked in hot coffee!