1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. uncooked oatmeal
2 c. flour (plain)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 c. shortening
1 c. chopped nuts
1 can coconut
1 tsp. lemon flavoring
1 sm. pkg. orange slice candy
1 sm. pkg. dates

Sift flour, salt and soda together. Place dates and orange slices in flour mixture after they have been cut in small pieces using scissors. Cream shortening and sugars together, mixing well. Add flavoring and eggs. Add flour with dates and orange slices, mixing well, then add nuts and coconut. Drop into greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.