2/3 c. shortening
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. broken walnut meats
3/4 c. chopped seedless raisins or pitted dates

Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat egg; add. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; add. Add nutmeats and raisins or dates. Drop by teaspoons on greased baking sheet; bake in moderated hot oven (375 degrees) for 15 minutes.