Spicy Date Cookies

1 1/4 c Shortening

1 ts Salt

1 1/2 ts Soda

1 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Allspice

1 c Sugar

2 lg Eggs well beaten

2 c Dry rolled oats

1/2 c Cut pitted dates

1 c Chopped nutmeats

3 c Sifted flour

1/4 c Milk

Cream shortening, salt, soda, spices, sugar, and cream well. Add balance. Mix well. Drop from tip of teaspoon 2 inches apart (they spread) on well greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake 350 for 12-15 minutes. -----