Sugarless Oatmeal Date Cookies

Ingredients
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup fresh orange juice
Pinch salt
1/2 cup oil
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinches of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger

Directions
Rinse and drain dates; put in them in a saucepan, pour juice over dates, cover and bring to a simmer. Combine dry ingredients in bowl. When dates are soft, pour them into a blender, add oil, and puree until smooth. Pour date mixture over the oats and mix until well coated. Shape into small balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.