Maple Nut Drops

Ingredients

• Cookies
• 3 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• Frosting
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar