Date Drop Cookies II

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup shortening

¾ cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

½ cup sour cream

2 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped

1 cup walnut halves

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and the sour cream. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Fold in dates.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Press a walnut half into the center of each cookie.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool cookies on wire racks.