1 c. brown sugar
1 c. fat
2 eggs
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. sifted flour
6 tbsp. liquid from
1 c. steamed raisins
1/2 c. dates (optional)
1/2 c. nuts (optional) (I've used chocolate chips)
1 c. raisins steamed in water to cover

Cream shortening. Add sugar and eggs. Beat well. Sift and measure dry ingredients. Add oatmeal and spoon mix. Add liquid alternately with dry ingredients. Mix in raisins (chocolate chips), dates and nuts. Drop on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.

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