1 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 lb. broken nuts
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. dates
1 c. mixture candied fruit
1 pinch salt 1 tsp. baking soda, dissolves

Mix all the above together. Drop from spoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. This was given to me by Nell Brooks.