Lorraine'S Date-Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shortening (oleo)
2 c. brown sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
6 c. oatmeal
3 c. flour
2 pkg. dates, cut in 1/3's
1 c. nuts (pecans best)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, then dates.
Add dry ingredients.
(Two cups of Angel Flake coconut may be used in place of dates.)
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Do not overbake!