Orange Oatmeal Cookies

Orange Oatmeal Cookies
 
 2 cups of flour
 1/2 teaspoon of salt
 1 teaspoon of soda
 1 cup of butter, or shortening
 1 cup of sugar
 1/2 cup of dates, chopped
 2 Eggs
 1/4 cup of orange juice
 2 tablespoons of orange rind, grated
 1 teaspoon of vanilla
 2 cups of rolled oats
 1/2 cup of nuts, chopped/your choice

Instructions:

Sift the dry ingredients. Cream the butter (or shortening) together with sugar, until light and fluffy. Add the well beaten eggs, orange juice and rind, vanilla and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375ºF. for about 15 minutes.

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