Lori Taylor'S Chocolate Chippers(Makes About 4 Dozen)

• 1/4 lb. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 3/4 c. coarsely chopped dates
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. grated coconut
• 1/2 c. granola
• 1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
3. Stir in the dates and let the mixture stand 5 minutes to soften dates. Then beat at a high speed for 3 minutes or until very light brown and creamy.

unsalted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, dates, flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, grated coconut, granola, walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=265032 (may not work)