Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup melted shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
4-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. each of other spices desired
1 cup gumdrops, cut into small pieces
1 cup pecans, cut fine
1 cup dates, cut fine

Directions
Combine all ingredients. Make into rolls and chill. Slice after chilling and place slices on a cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 12 dozen cookies.