Oatmeal Date Cookies

Start by creaming together your butter and sugar for several minutes. Then add your vanilla, cinnamon, and eggs and mix again. In a separate bowl combine your flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Slowly add in your flour, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed. Add in your dates and pecans and combine. Allow dough to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking. I used a 1 1/2 inch baking scoop to form my cookie dough into even sized cookies. Bake at 350°F for approximately 10 minutes. Cookies will look slightly underbaked when you remove them from the oven, but once they cool you will have the perfect chewy cookie!