This recipe was clipped from plastic packaging of some kind, probably from a box of dates. Date is unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (I did the best I could since the clipping was wrinkled and curling).

DATE-NUT CRUNCHIES

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon soda
2 cups oatmeal
1-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Combine shortening, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
2. Sift together flour, soda and salt and blend into above mixture.
3. Stir in oatmeal, dates and nuts.
4. Chill dough for 1 — 2 hours.
5. Roll dough into balls about the size of a walnut.
6. Place on greased baking sheet.
7. Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in flour.
8. Bake cookies in 375°F. oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.