2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. honey
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. Hot Swedish-style mustard
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp. milk
1 c. dried currants
1 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Sift together the first 7 ingredients. Cream the next 4 ingredients together in a large bowl. Add eggs to creamed mixture. Add milk and sifted dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in fruits and nuts. Drop from teaspoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.