1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp. each ground cloves and allspice
1 3/4 c. oatmeal
1/2 lb. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. milk

Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs; beat until light. Sift flour with salt, soda and spices; add to butter and sugar, add milk. Stir in dates, nuts and oatmeal and mix well. Drop by teaspoonful onto a greased cookie sheet and bake 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.