Preheat oven to 350°F

In mixer or by hand beat butter, both sugars, egg and vanilla extract. Beat for 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda and mix well for 2 minutes.

Mix in softened dates and walnuts. Incorporate well.

Place dough in fridge for 10 minutes

Form small balls and place 12 on a cookie sheet.

Press a fork gently in centre of cookie for imprint

Bake for 8 minutes. Make sure dough is a bit soft when removed from oven. This ensures soft and chewy cookies