Cream butter or margarine and sugars until fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir flour, salt, soda and spices together. Add to the mixture and mix well.

Stir in oatmeal and Medjool Dates.

Drop by teaspoonful about 2 inches apart on well-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 10-15 min. Let cool a few minutes before removing from the baking sheet.