Ingredients
Cookie:
1 C. white sugar
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. butter or (half Crisco)
3 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
4 C. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
Filling:
1 lb. dates, chopped
1/2 C. sugar
1 C. water
Preparation
Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs. Beat well. Add dry ingredients. Roll this and cut with cookie cutter, placing 1 tsp. or filling onto each. Place another cookie on top and press edges together. Bake 400 degree oven for 10-12 min.
Filling: Chop dates, cook with water and sugar until thick.
