Date nut cookies

24 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupShortening
2cupsBrown sugar
2eachesEgg
To above mix
½cupWater
1teaspoonVanilla
In another bowl mix;
cupFlour
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking soda
teaspoonCinnamon
Mix well, then combine bowls
Stir constantly
2cupsDates -- chopped
¾cupSugar
¾cupWater
When thick add
1cupPecans -- chopped

Directions

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