Oatmeal/date Cookies

Title: Oatmeal/date Cookies

Categories: Cookies

Yield: 30 servings

2 c Chopped dates

2 1/2 c Rolled oats

2 1/2 c Cake flour

1 c Brown sugar

1/2 c Cold water

1 c Butter

Or butter substitute

1/2 c Hot water

1 ts Baking soda

1 c Sugar

1/4 ts Salt

Combine dates, sugar, and cold water. Simmer until dates are soft,

and sirup is thick. Cream butter and brown sugar. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking soda and salt. Add rolled oats. Combine with creamed sugar

and butter. Add hot water. Mix thoroughly. Divide dough into 2 portions.

Turn onto lightly floured board. Roll each portion into an oblong 1/8 inch

thick. Spread date filling on one sheet. Cover with second sheet. Cut in

oblongs 1 by 3 inches. Place on lightly floured baking sheet. Bake in hot

15 minutes.

30 servings. --