3 c. flour
3 c. quick oatmeal
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together, roll out thin on floured board. Cut in small circles. Bake about 10 minutes. Put 2 cookies together with a date filling.

FILLING:

1 c. cut dates
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. flour

Mix all together and cook until thick. Spread between 2 cookies.