Oatmeal Date Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour milk

Instructions

1. Mix and sift flour, soda, salt, and spices, add rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dates. Cream shortening, add sugar, eggs, and milk, then combine mixtures well. Drop by teaspoon on greased sheet and bake in a hot oven for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.