1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. raisins or dates (ground)
2 eggs
2 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda in 2 tbsp. buttermilk or sour milk
Flour enough to make a stiff dough (3 cups)

Mix well and drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes.