1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick cooking oats, uncooked
1 c. chopped nuts

Combine flour, soda, salt and spices. Set aside. Combine butter and sugars; cream well. Beat eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in oats. Add nuts if desired. Drop by tablespoon measure onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Yield 3 dozen.