1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 well-beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. quick oats
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

FILLING:

1 lb. dates
1/2 c. white sugar
1 1/2 c. water

Cook filling until thick, cool, set aside.

COOKIES: Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add dry ingredients. Add oats and nuts. Mix well. Shape in rolls. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill well or overnight.

Slice 1/4 inch thick, bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. When cookies cool, make cookie "sandwiches" using date filling. Store in an airtight container.