Date filled Cookies
Submitted by: Doug Warburton

*Grand Mother's "(aka Alice K. Brown) Date filled Cookies (she always made for Christmas boxes)

Notes: c = cup, t = teaspoon, T = tablespoon
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. shortening
3-1/2 c. sifted flour
1 t. soda
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. salt
Mix together and roll out to 1/2" thick
Spread on filling:

Filling:
1 lb cut dates (2-1/2 c.)
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
Combine and cook until thick.
Set aside to cool. Then spread on dough.
Roll up like cinnamon rolls (or jelly roll) and set in ice box overnight, or 2 hours (or put into freezer and cook later) Slice thin (about 1/8” thick) Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.