Crispy Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 c. 3-Minute quick oats
1 c. chopped dates or raisins

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugars; beat in eggs and vanilla.
Sift together flour, salt and soda.
Stir in creamed mixture.
Stir in oats, dates and nuts.
Form into small balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool slightly, then remove from cookie sheet.
Yield:
6 dozen.