Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. dates or raisins, cut up
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal (rolled or quick)

Preparation

Cream shortening with sugar.
Add eggs, milk and vanilla; mix well.
Sift dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture.
Blend last items in and chill if desired.
Drop or form into balls size of walnut.
Place on greased baking sheets.
Flatten to 1/4 inch thick.
Bake about 10 to 12 minutes in 375\u00b0 oven.
Makes 4 dozen.