1 c. white sugar
1 c. Crisco
3 eggs
2 c. flour
1/3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. quick Quaker oats
6 tbsp. sweet milk
1 c. walnuts
1 c. cut up dates or 1 c. raisins

Mix together well the above ingredients in the order given. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven until cookies are done.