1 1/2 c  All-purpose flour

    1/2 c  Whole wheat flour

    1/2 ts Baking powder

    1/2 ts Salt

      1 c  Shortening

      1 c  Packed brown sugar

      1 c  Granulated sugar

      2    Eggs

      1 ts Vanilla

      2 c  Quick-cooking oats

    3/4 c  Chopped dates

    1/2 c  Chopped raisins

    1/2 c  Chopped pecans

    3/4 c  Chocolate bits

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           Coconut, dried apricots,
           Chopped walnuts,
           Butterscotch chips, etc.
   This recipe is from my father-in-law Ed Stang. He just dumped in whatever
  goodies are on hand; they always taste great.
   Preheat oven to 350C8.
   In a medium bowl add all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder and
  salt. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars; blend in eggs and
  vanilla. Beat well.
   Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add oats, fruit, nuts and chocolate
  bits; mix in thoroughly. Dough will be crumbly.
   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, using fingers to shape
  together. Bake at 350C8 about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to
  rack to cool.
  Yield: about 6 dozen. Kathleen Stang, freelance food writer, Seattle, WA
     Randy Shearer