1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. dark or light brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. dark or golden raisins
1/2 c. snipped dried apricots
1/2 c. chopped dates

Cream together the oil and sugar. Add the egg. Then blend in the remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and store in a tightly closed container. Makes 36.