Ingredients

½ c. butter or shortening

2 eggs

1 ½ c. flour

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp.cinnamon

½ tsp. cloves

¾ tsp soda

2 Tbsp. water

1 pkg. dates

1 c. nuts

Dissolve soda in water.  Mix in order and drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet; bake in slow oven at about 325 degrees