1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. pitted dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream together shortening, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, beating well. Sift together dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture. Add dates and nuts. Divide in 4 portions. On greased cookie sheets, spread in strip about 3 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven, 375 degrees about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cut into diagonal bars while warm. Remove to rack.