Rocks Cookies

From the kitchen of Lucy Bardessono (Noni)

Ingredients 

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 cup shortening 

3 eggs

1/2 cup sour milk (add 1 tsp vinegar to regular milk)

1 lb chopped dates

3 cups flour

1 tsp soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon 

1/2 tsp allspice 

1/4 tsp cloves 

1 cup chopped nuts

1 cup raisins 

Mix together and drop by teaspoon.  Bake 12 minutes at 375.