1. In saucepan, combine dates, butter, water, cardamom and cloves. 2. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until dates become a paste. 3. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. 4. Meanwhile, in mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well; add shortening and milk. Knead into dough, adding more flour or milk if necessary. 5. Divide dough into 4 parts then roll, one at a time, to about 1/4-inch thickness. 6. Divide date paste into 4 parts and roll each out, between sheets of wax paper, to match dough size. 7. Remove wax paper; place date layer on dough. (If date paste is too soft, gently spread each portion on dough with knife.) 8. Roll into cylinder, jellyroll style. 9. Slice rolls into 1-inch pieces and place on greased baking sheet. 10. Bake in preheated 325F oven 35 minutes or until cookies begin to turn golden brown. 11. Let cool. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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