Holiday Billy Goats

Directions

Cream together the butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy.

Add the egg yolks and vanilla and heat well for about 2 minutes.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves and add to the mixture.

Add the milk and stir well.

Now fold in the nuts and dates.

Drop by the teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet.

Bake at 325℉ (160℃) for about 20 minutes.