Yield: 24 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Shortening |
| 2 cups | Brown sugar |
| 2 eaches | Egg |
| \N \N | To above mix |
| ½ cup | Water |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
| \N \N | In another bowl mix; |
| 3½ cup | Flour |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
| ⅛ teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| \N \N | Mix well, then combine bowls |
| \N \N | Stir constantly |
| 2 cups | Dates -- chopped |
| ¾ cup | Sugar |
| ¾ cup | Water |
| \N \N | When thick add |
| 1 cup | Pecans -- chopped |
FILLING; COOK UNTIL THICK
drop 1 teaspoon dough, add ½ teaspoon filling and ½ teaspoon dough on top. Bake at 375
Recipe By : Margret Harrington