1 lb. chopped dates
1/2 lb. chopped nuts
3 eggs
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix above ingredients together and drop by spoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 12 to 15 minutes. Do not over bake. In memory of Virginia Cauldwell.