Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until the flour is well incorporated. Stir in the pecans and dates.

Step 5

If time permits, cover the dough with plastic and chill for 2 hours or overnight. This allows the cookies to be thicker more chewy.

Step 6

Scoop the chilled dough using a spring-loaded cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. It should make about 48 cookies

Step 7

Bake 8-11 minutes, or until golden brown and cookie is puffed.

Step 8

Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.