1/2 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 scant tsp. baking soda in 1/3 c. boiling water
1 lb. dates
1 lb. walnuts
1 lb. raisins
1 tbsp. vanilla

Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.