DATE FILLED COOKIES

By Vanetta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• FILLING***
• 2 cups dates, cut up
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Mix well. Roll out dough and cut with a round cookie cutter.
For filling: In a saucepan, cook dates, water and sugar until thick. Cool. Stir in walnuts.
Assembly: Place 1 cookie on cookie sheet. Place 1 teaspoon of filling on top and cover with a second cookie. Prick top of cookie with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.