Yield: 4 dozen

Cream together:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk

Add:

• 3.5 cups oatmeal
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Mix until well blended. Spoon onto cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.