1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
2 lg. eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
4 c. oatmeal
1 c. raisins, ground
1 c. dates, ground
1 c. pecans, chopped

Cream first 3 ingredients, blending well. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well. Add blended flour, salt and soda. Add oatmeal, again blending well. Add raisins, dates and pecans. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 325 degrees. (It is normal for cookies to fall some after they are out of the oven.)