1 lb. chopped dates
1/2 lb. chopped nuts
3 eggs
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix above ingredients together and drop by spoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 12 to 15 minutes. Do not over bake.