1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Dates, raisins, chocolate bits and nuts to total 1 c.

Cream together the shortening, sugars, eggs, evaporated milk and vanilla. Sift together the flour, soda and salt. Add to the egg mixture. Add nuts and raisins mix. Drop on greased cookie sheet by spoonfuls. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 5 dozen cookies.