Oatmeal Date Cookies

Here is the link to the recipe I used: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/oatmeal-... The ingredients down below make 12 cookies, but on allrecipes, the recipe can be adjust to the amount of cookies you would like to make which is awesome! Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1-1/2 (Just use 2, it still turns out good!) eggs 1/4 cup white sugar (If you want to use something better than white sugar, use cane or coconut sugar, Yes! Coconut sugar does exist!) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup quick cooking oats 1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (I don't like nuts so I didn't use them!)