Oatmeal Date Cookies Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.

In separate bowl sift together flour baking powder baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl cream together shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy using electric mixer at medium speed.

Add eggs one at a time beating well after each. Blend in vanilla.

Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture mixing well with spoon.

Stir in oats dates and walnuts.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on racks.