Nana's Date Oatmeal Cookies

Ingr:

1 1/2 cups sifted flour

1 tsp baking owder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp allspice

1/2 cups butter

1 cup sugar

3 eggs well beaten

1/ cup milk

2 cups uncooked rolled oats

1 cup chopped dates

1 cup coconut

1/2 cup nuts

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, soda and spices, sifting twice. Cream the butter gradually adding the sugar and cream. Add the beaten eggs and stir in the oats and milk. Sift the flour over the dates, nuts and coconut. Mix well. Stir into the oatmeal mix. Drop by small tablespoonfuls onto lightly grease cookie sheet, 3 inches apart. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until delicately browned. makes about 3 dozen.