2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. drain crushed pineapple
1 c. chopped dates or raisins
2 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. quick cooking oatmeal

Mix together flour, salt, baking powder, soda and cinnamon. Beat together shortening, brown sugar and eggs. Add dry ingredients beating until smooth. Drop by spoonfuls on to greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.