1 c. hot water
1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1 c. dates, chopped
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water
Nuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Simmer water, sugar, raisins, dates, shortening and salt for 3 minutes. When cool, add flour, baking powder and soda mixture, nuts and spices. Pour into greased 9" square pan and bake approximately 40 minutes at 350 degrees.