Ingredients
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1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. boiling water
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
Preparation
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Cream sugar with shortening; add eggs.
Dissolve soda in boiling water; add to the sugar mixture.
Sift together flour, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon; add to the sugar mixture.
Cover dates with boiling water; pour off immediately, and add the dates and nuts.
Bake at 375\u00b0.
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