_1½ cups sifted enriched flour_
_½ teaspoon baking soda_
_¾ teaspoon baking powder_
_½ teaspoon salt_
_1 teaspoon cinnamon_
_½ teaspoon ground cloves_
_½ cup lard_
_1 cup brown sugar_
_¼ cup milk_
_1 egg_
_¼ pound pitted dates, chopped_
_½ cup chopped walnuts_
Sift together 1¼ cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon
and cloves. Mix remaining ¼ cup flour with chopped dates. Cream lard
with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix well. Add
sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Stir in
floured dates and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cooky sheets.
Bake in a moderate oven (375° F.) for 10 to 15 minutes. Yield: 3 dozen.