Oatmeal-Date Cookies

These are great!

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  regular oatmeal, uncooked
• 1 (8 ounce) package  chopped dates

Directions

1. Cream shortening; gradually add the sugar, beating well. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
2. Combine flour, salt and soda. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in the uncooked oats and chopped dates.
3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes (centers will be slightly soft). Remove from cookie sheets while still warm; complete cooling on wire racks.