2 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
½ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups finely chopped dates

Preheat oven to 375°F.  Spray cookie sheets with non-stick vegetable spray.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended.  Add flour, beating until well blended.  Stir in walnuts and dates.  Drop, 2-inches apart, by heaping teaspoonfuls on prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 12 minutes or until delicately browned.  Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely on a wire rack.

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