Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2

  cups

  dates -- chopped

1

  cup

  boiling water

4

  tablespoons

  unsalted butter -- softened

1/2

  cup

  molasses

1/2

  cup

  brown sugar -- packed

1

  whole

  egg

1

  teaspoon

  vanilla extract

1

  teaspoon

  baking soda

1/4

  teaspoon

  salt

1/2

  cup

  walnuts -- diced

1

  teaspoon

  cinnamon

1/2

  teaspoon

  nutmeg

  vegetable cooking spray

1

  cup

  2% milk

Heat oven to 350°F.

Soak dates in boiling water until plumped. Drain and set aside to cool.

Mix butter, molasses, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Mix in egg and vanilla.

Mix dry ingredients together. Add dry ingredients to wet just until blended.

Mix in nuts and dates.

Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Spread mixture into pan.

Bake for 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

Notes: Use your favorite nuts.

Makes 12 servings