1 c  Sugar

    1/2 c  Shortening

      1    Egg

      2 c  Flour

      1 ts Baking soda

      1 ts Baking powder

    1/2 ts Salt

    1/2 ts Cloves

      1 c  Fresh figs, peeled & chopped

    1/2 c  Walnuts, chopped

  Cream sugar and shortening and add beaten egg.  Sift dry ingredients
  and blend with creamed mixture.  Fold in figs and nuts.  Drop by
  spoonfuls on greased sheet.  Bake in preheated oven at 350 F. for 15
  to 20 minutes.