Date Cookies

• 1 cup shortening (Crisco)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 t vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 t soda
• 1 t cinnamon (optional)
• 1 cup dates
• 3 cups oats
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Cream shortening and brown sugar, then add granulated sugar and cream together well. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Add flour sifted with spices. Fold in oats, dates, and nuts. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.