1 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground cloves
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Vegetable shortening
1 cn Sugar
2 lg Egg
1 1/2 c Dates; pitted and chopped
1 c Walnuts
degrees. Combine the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the dates and walnuts. Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool. —–