1 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 tbsp. liquid sweetener for baking
1 egg
1 c. milk
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. dates
1/2 c. nuts
1 1/2 c. quick rolled oats

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Sift dry ingredients together. Add flavoring, shortening or oil, sweetener, egg and milk and beat together. Fold in raisins, dates, nuts, and oats.

Drop by the teaspoonful onto a greased cookie sheet.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until brown.