1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dates
1 c. pecans
1 c. orange gum drops
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cloves

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Add dates, nuts, gum drops and vanilla. Press flat into greased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cut while hot.