Maple Oatmeal Cookies

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup raisins or chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons maple flavoring

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and spices. Add quick-cooking oat, raisins or dates, and nuts; set aside.

In another large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add melted butter, milk and flavoring. Stir in flour mixture and mix well.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in a 350° oven for 15 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen maple oatmeal cookies.