1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped pitted dates

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and milk and combine well. Sift together dry ingredients and add gradually. Add rolled oats, nuts, and dates. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.