Date-Nut Drops
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.