Date Nut Cookies

Title: Date Nut Cookies

Categories: Cookies

Yield: 24 servings

1 c Shortening

2 c Brown sugar

2 Eggs

To above mix

1/2 c Water

1 ts Vanilla

in another bowl mix:

3 1/2 c Flour

1 ts Salt

1 ts Baking soda

1/8 ts Cinnamon

Mix well:

Then combine bowls.

Filling- cook until thick

Stir constantly

2 c Dates; chopped

3/4 c Sugar

3/4 c Water

When thick add:

1 c Pecans; chopped

Recipe by: Margret Harrington

1 teaspoon dough, add

1/2 teaspoon filling and 1/2 teaspoon dough

on top. Bake at 375 --