Great Grandma'S Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or oleo
3 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. cherries, chopped
1/2 c. dates, chopped
3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped raisins
1 c. pecans or other nuts, chopped
3 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Have
all
ingredients
warm
and
soft.
I
work
the ingredients
in
a
pan over hot water.
There is no liquid in the recipe and is perfect for keeping a long time.
\"The older they get, the
better they are.\" Mix in order given.
Then add flour, soda and salt.
Add to mixture and drop by teaspoonfuls or larger size onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.