Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water over dates and raisins and let stand. Cream butter ... bananas, nuts and oatmeal. Drop from teaspoon onto ... a 400 degree oven.
Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, and oatmeal. (Set aside). Cream butter, ... 20-25 minutes until cookies are firm and lightly brown. ... Makes about 36 cookies.