1 scant c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
3 eggs
1 scant tsp. baking soda, dissolved in about 2 tbsp. hot water
1 lb. nuts, broken in pieces (English walnuts)
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. dates, chopped
1/2 c. green cherries
1/2 c. red cherries
3 c. flour

Mix all ingredients together. Drop with teaspoon on buttered pan. I bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes or until slightly browned. If you double recipe, use only 5 eggs.