1 c. shortening
2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. rolled oats
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. mixed chopped fruit
1/2 c. chopped candied cherries

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add oats. Sift flour and spices, salt and baking powder. Add slowly to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, dates, fruit and cherries. Drop by teaspoon on baking sheet. Bake 375 degrees, 10 minutes. Makes 10 dozen.