Oatmeal cookies (untested)

This recipe is written in pencil on a folded piece of paper with two other unrelated recipes. The handwriting may belong to Grammy's daughter Ann.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup Crisco
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 cup dates
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cups flour

Instructions:

1. Cream Crisco and sugar together
2. Add eggs, oats, dates, salt, spices, baking soda in milk and flour
3. Mix and bake in moderate oven (350°F–375°F) for 10-12 minutes

Makes 45 cookies