Spicy Date Cookies

Ingredients

1 1/4 c shortening
1 ts salt
1 1/2 ts soda
1 ts cinnamon
1 ts allspice
1 c sugar
2 eggs well
2 c dry rolled oats
1/2 c pitted dates
1 c nutmeats
3 c sifted flour
1/4 c milk

Instructions

Cream shortening, salt, soda, spices, sugar, and cream well. Add balance. Mix well. Drop from tip of teaspoon 2 inches apart (they spread) on well greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake 350 for 12-15 minutes. ----