1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 c. pitted dates, cut up
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. raisins, cut in half
2 c. chopped walnuts
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar

Mix and sift flour, soda, baking powder, salt and spices. Toss the fruit with the nuts, together with the dry ingredients. Cream shortening; gradually beating in sugar then the eggs; flour mixture with the fruit and nuts. Drop from teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.