Quebec Maple Date Cookies

3 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
3 eggs

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Stir together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add nuts and dates and mix well. Cream the butter and gradually add maple syrup and eggs. Gradually add the flour mixture until well incorporated. Drop by teaspoons on a cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes.


Makes about 60