Date Spice Cookies

1/2 c. shortening
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 T. hot water mixed and 1/4 t. soda
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. each of salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg
2/3 cup nuts
1 cup chopped dates

No temp or time.