Place in bowl:

1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar

Stir until well blended. Melt 1/4 cup shortening. Let cool. Add 1 egg and beat with spoon. Add 3/4 cup mashed avocados and beat again. Add 1 cup raisins. Add 1/2 cup diced dates. Add 1 cup chopped walnuts. Mix in dry ingredients and blend until dryness disappears. Drop by spoon on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.