1 c. soft shortening
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs, stir in water and vanilla. Sift together flour and soda. Drop with teaspoon on cookie sheet. Place 1/2 teaspoon date filling on dough and cover with another 1/2 teaspoon of dough. Bake until lightly browned about 10 to 12 minutes at 325 degree oven.

DATE FILLING:

2 c. dates, cut fine
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cook together slowly until thickened. Stir so they don't stick. Add nuts.