1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs (beaten)
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. dates and raisins, mixed
1 c. walnuts (chopped)
1 1/2 tbsp. water

Cream butter and sugar and add beaten eggs. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; set aside. Mix dates and raisins with walnuts and stir in 1/3 cup of flour mixture. Add water and then remaining flour. Drop by rounded teaspoons. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or less.