1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 c. enriched flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients; mix thoroughly. Chill. Roll 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with floured cookie cutter. Place teaspoon of filling on half of cookies. Top with remaining cookies. Press edges together with fork. Bake on greased cookie sheet in hot oven 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

DATE NUT FILLING:

1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Combine dates, sugar and water; cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts. Cool before putting between cookies.