Date Oatmeal Cookies

== Description ==
This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
* Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ cup shortening
* 1 cup light brown sugar
* 2 eggs
* 3 tablespoons milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups flour sifted
* ¼ teaspoon baking powder
* ¾ teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups oatmeal
* 1½ cups dates cut up
* ¾ cup chopped nuts
== Directions ==
# Cream shortening then add sugar gradually and cream until fluffy.
# Blend in eggs, milk and vanilla.
# Add dry ingredients then drop from teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
# Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
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