DATE OATMEAL COOKIES

3/4 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

3 T milk

1 teas vanilla

2 cups flour

3/4 teas soda

1/2 teas salt

2 cups oatmeal

1-1/2 cups dates

3/4 cups nuts

Form dough in ball flatten

Bake 375 for 10 to 12 min