Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup dates (chopped)
  • 1 cup pecans (chopped)

Method

  • In a separate bowl, stir softened butter with brown sugar until well mixed.
  • Stir sifted dry ingredients into butter-sugar mixture.
  • Stir in dry oats and beaten eggs.
  • Add vanilla and almond extracts; mix thoroughly.
  • Stir in raisins, chopped dates and chopped pecans; mix well until batter is firm.
  • Drop small dollops (about 1 heaping teaspoon) 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 18 minutes in 350 degree oven until golden brown.
  • Remove from cookie sheet, lay flat, and cool for 10 minutes before serving. (I liked them better the second day.).