Ingredients
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1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. gumdrops, chopped
1/2 c. broken nut meats
1/2 c. chopped dates
Preparation
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Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs. Sift flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, allspice and cloves together; add, then beat. Fold in gumdrops, nuts and dates. Shape into rolls.
Wrap in waxed paper; chill. Cut into 1/4 inch slices or freeze, then slice. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 10 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven. Yields about 6 dozen.
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