Date and Nut Drop Cookies

Serves: about 50 cookies, freezes well.
Prep Time: 20 min

Cooking Time: 10 min

Total:  30 min

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups chopped dates
1 cup shortening, butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup large flake rolled oats
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions

1. In bowl, combine flour and baking soda.  Add dates and toss to coat.
2. In another large bowl, cream shortening and sugar.  Add eggs and vanilla and mix with an electric mixer until creamy.
3. Stir in oats, coconut, date mixture, nuts and spices.  Mix well.
4. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 F for 8-10 minutes, or until light golden.
6. Cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. Store in an air-tight container or freeze.