INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups brown sugar, packed
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla
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1/2 cup water or buttermilk
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3 3/4 cups flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/8 tsp cinnamon
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filling:
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2 cups chopped, pitted dates
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup water
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3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)