3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 lb. dates
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 c. water

Cream brown sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla together. Add dry ingredients. Form into small walnut-sized balls with floury hands.

Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes.

In a saucepan, cook the dates, sugar, lemon juice and water until slightly thickened. Allow to cool, and when the cookies are cool, make sandwiches.