Date Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. soft shortening (1/2 butter)
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. rolled oats
1 1/2 c. cut up dates
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix together thoroughly the first 5 ingredients.
Sift together and stir in the next 3 ingredients.
Stir in oats, dates and nuts.
Chill dough.
Roll into balls size of large walnuts. Place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet; flatten (to 1/4-inch) with bottom of glass dipped in flour.
Bake until lightly browned at 375\u00b0.
Bake 10 to 12
minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies.