1 c. butter softened
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 unbeaten eggs, room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
3 c. old fashioned oats
3/4 c. pecans (optional)
Confectioners sugar

In large bowl blend butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and allspices Add to creamed mixture; mix to blend. Stir in oats and pecans.

Teaspoon on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten with floured fork to 2 inches in diameter (will spread to 4 inches). Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet. Remove to cooling rack. Sift confectioners sugar over tops. Yields: 3 dozen large cookies.