1-1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1/2 c. milk
2 c. uncooked rolled oats
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and soda and spices; sift twice. Cream the butter, gradually add the sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs to the creamed mixture and stir in the oats and milk. Sift the flour over the dates, coconut and nuts and mix well. Stir into the oatmeal mixture, mix in thoroughly.

Drop by small tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet, 3 inches apart.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until delicately browned.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.