Mom's Cookies

This is one of my mom's favorite cookies that she made quite often. Mom had lots of family and friends over and they always had these cookies on hand with tea.

• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shortening
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together the shortening and the butter. Add the brown sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs until well blended.

Step 3

Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves over the creamed mixture. Mix in then stir in the raisins, nuts and dates.

Step 4

Drop cookies onto ungreased baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.