3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. milk
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. finely cut preserved fruit
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Spread on 2 cookie sheets very thin. Bake at 350 degrees for 209 minutes. When cool, cut in squares and roll in confectioners sugar.