1 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
3 c. oats
1 c. dates

If you really like dates, try 2 cups oats, 2 cups dates.

Cream butter and sugars. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in flour, soda, salt, and spices. Add oats and dates; drop by teaspoons on well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.