1 c. shortening
2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. sour milk
1 c. broken walnuts
1 c. raisins
1 c. snipped dates

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, beaten well. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk. Stir in nuts and fruits. Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake in 375 degree gas oven about 15 minutes. Makes 6.