Billy Goat Whiskers

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 c. butter
 * 1 1/2 c. sugar
 * 3 egg yolks
 * 1 tbsp. vanilla
 * 2 3/4 c. flour
 * 1 tsp. soda
 * 1/8 tsp. salt
 * 1 tsp. cinnamon
 * 1/2 tsp. cloves
 * 2 tbsp. sour milk
 * 4 1/2 c. nuts
 * 1 lb. chopped dates

Directions
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Beat at medium speed 2 or 3 minutes. Sift dry ingredients and add to above. Add sour milk. Blend by hand. Add nuts and dates. Drop by 1/2 teaspoons on cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. You may refrigerate dough and use as needed.