Molasses Fruit Cookies
["2 c. white sugar", "1/2 c. molasses", "1 c. shortening", "3 eggs", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "pinch of salt", "1 tsp. cloves", "4 1/2 c. flour", "1 c. raisins, chopped", "1 c. dates, chopped", "1/2 c. nuts", "2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water"]
["Cream sauce, shortening and eggs.", "Add balance of ingredients; mix well.", "Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet or roll and cut. Store in refrigerator and bake as desired."]
["white sugar", "molasses", "shortening", "eggs", "cinnamon", "salt", "cloves", "flour", "raisins", "dates", "nuts", "soda"]