Date Nut Icebox Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup shortening
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup finely chopped dates

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and corn syrup. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and dates.
2. Shape into four 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2-1/2 in. apart on ungreased
4. . Bake at 375u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.

butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, light corn syrup, flour, salt, baking soda, walnuts, dates

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/date-nut-icebox-cookies/ (may not work)