Russian Rocks I

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 eggs, separated
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped
• 1 pound candied pineapple