1 1/4 c Shortening
1 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Soda
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Allspice
1 c Sugar
2 lg Eggs well beaten
2 c Dry rolled oats
1/2 c Cut pitted dates
1 c Chopped nutmeats
3 c Sifted flour
1/4 c Milk
Cream shortening, salt, soda, spices, sugar, and cream well. Add balance. Mix well. Drop from tip of teaspoon 2 inches apart (they spread) on well greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake 350 for 12-15 minutes. —–