Oatmeal Cookies

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Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening (part butter for flavor)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 cups Quick Oats
• 1 cup chopped dates (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together shortening and sugars; beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt and soda. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, dates and nuts. Form into small balls; place about 1 ½ inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool slightly before removing to cooling rack.