2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. cut up dates
1 tsp. baking soda in 1/3 c. boiling water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
3 c. flour

Cream sugar with butter. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Add salt, nuts, dates, spices and soda in boiling water. Gradually add flour. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.