1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. buttermilk
1/2 lb. chopped pecans
1/2 lb. dates or raisins

Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Drop by teaspoon. Approximately 6 dozen.