Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, and spices. Stir in the oats and salt. Set aside.

In another bowl combine dried fruits.

In the mixer using a paddle attachment on med-high cream butter, both sugars and vanilla until pale and fluffy, approximately 4-5 minutes.

Add eggs, one at a time.

On low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Add the dried fruits and mix until combined.

Put on cookie sheets and flatten to 1/2 inch thickness.

Bake until golden brown around the edges and still slightly pale in the middle, 14-18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.

Remove and allow to cool at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.